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Vredestempeltje, Rijs
Vredestempeltje, Rijs
Sint Odulphuskerk
Sint Odulphuskerk
De Fontein, Oudemirdum
De Fontein, Oudemirdum
Wooden bell tower, Mirns
Wooden bell tower, Mirns
Friesland, Netherlands

Rijs

Rijs is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 165. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population165
Local time07:07
52.86° N, 5.50° EElevation 12 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code8572
The year in Rijsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month90mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rijs at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

85 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

40 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Rijs

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 37 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct14°9°12 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°11.9 mm
Sun25 Oct14°10°13.4 mm
Mon26 Oct14°10°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°11°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct13°11°
Fri30 Oct13°7°
Sat31 Oct11°7°

When to go to Rijs

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162124466167656565391715
High5°6°9°13°17°19°21°21°18°14°9°6°
Low1°1°3°5°9°12°14°14°12°8°5°2°
Rain (mm)775764406070808583908678
Wet days161211101213161613151616

What's on in Rijs

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Rijs

All monuments

Outdoors around Rijs

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Camping 't SéleantsjeCamp sites
0.4 km
Kitesurf Spot HindeloopenSurf spots
0.7 km
Pitch&Putt KoudumGolf courses
0.8 km
OudemirdumerklifViewpoints
1.5 km
De KuilartCamp sites
1.8 km
Kitesurf Spot Mirnser KlifSurf spots
1.8 km

Nature around Rijs

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Rijs

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rijs

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Rijs from above

Postal code

8572

Getting to Rijs

Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
78 km
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
79 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
124 km
Koudum-MolkwerumRailway station
7.2 km
StavorenRailway station
9.6 km
HindeloopenRailway station
11 km
Buurtveer Balk-HeegFerry port
7.3 km
Stavoren, terminal V&OEnkhuizen (-Stavoren)
9.7 km

Places near Rijs

Places with a climate like Rijs

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rijs?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rijs.
What is the hottest month in Rijs?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rijs?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rijs?
August is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rijs?
The postal code of Rijs is 8572.