South Holland, Netherlands
Schoonhoven
Schoonhoven is a small town in South Holland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 11,922 (2010). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population11,922
Local time18:19
51.95° N, 4.85° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes2871–2872October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Schoonhoven at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 18:3410 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:13Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
86 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
46 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 1.8 km
Weather in Schoonhoven
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 73%
Today22 Oct14°6°6.3 mm
Fri23 Oct14°8°23.1 mm
Sat24 Oct14°9°20 mm
Sun25 Oct14°10°13.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct17°13°
Wed28 Oct17°9°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°5°
Fri30 Oct13°5°
Sat31 Oct14°5°
When to go to Schoonhoven
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 21 | 28 | 56 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 45 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 6° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 62 | 71 | 46 | 63 | 72 | 84 | 79 | 82 | 88 | 86 | 83 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
What's on in Schoonhoven
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Schoonhoven
0.3 km
Havenkazerne SchoonhovenBuilt 1627
0.4 km
Schoonhoven water towerBuilt 1900
0.4 km
RK Sint BartholomeuskerkBuilt 1870
0.2 km
Koestraat 80, SchoonhovenBuilt 1863
0.3 km
Spoorsingel 2, SchoonhovenBuilt 1930
0.2 km
Waag, SchoonhovenBuilt 1617Museum0.3 km
Nederlands Zilvermuseum Schoonhoven
Museum1.9 km
Museum NieuwpoortMore museums: Museum Kan / Schellink
Outdoors around Schoonhoven
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Treinspotplek HogebrugViewpoints
0.2 kmAvonturenboerderij MolenwaardTheme parks
0.8 kmGolfbaan NoordeloosGolf courses
1 kmVogelkijkhutViewpoints
1.1 kmNatuurcentrum GorinchemZoos
1.3 kmCamping StreeflandCamp sites
1.4 kmSkipiste NieuwegeinSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
18 kmSnowWorld ZoetermeerSki area · 0 km of pistes · 2 lifts
30 kmDive site
14 kmDiscovery DivingDive site
18 kmNature around Schoonhoven
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Schoonhoven
Earthquakes around Schoonhoven
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record11within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.4Neeritter 1 km ↓1992 · 110 km
5.0Hodeige 0 km →1983 · 143 km
Towns and villages around Schoonhoven
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
De Hem1.3 kmBovenberg1.7 kmBonrepas1.8 kmBovenstad2.7 kmTussenlanen3.1 kmAmmerstol3.5 kmVlist4.1 kmSchoonouwen4.3 kmKadijk4.5 kmBergambacht4.5 kmBovenkerk5.2 kmBergstoep5.2 kmKoolwijk5.7 kmStolwijk5.8 kmBenedenberg6.3 kmBenedenkerk6.8 kmGoudseweg7.1 kmRozendaal7.6 kmStein7.7 kmHaastrecht7.7 kmBoven-Haastrecht7.8 kmDe Hoek7.8 kmBenedenheul8.1 kmZuidbroek8.1 kmBeneden-Haastrecht8.8 kmHet Beijersche9 kmBerkenwoude9.7 kmAchterbroek11 kmOpperduit11 kmLoet11 kmOudeland12 kmGouderak12 kmLekkerkerk13 kmTiendweg-West14 kmLage Weg14 kmOuderkerk aan den IJssel15 kmIJssellaan15 km
Schoonhoven from above
Around Schoonhoven36 places to see, do and reach nearby
LoetNature11 kmLange LinschotenNature12 kmPut van ZessenNature9.5 kmDe Biesbosch National ParkNature22 kmLekNature16 kmNieuwe MaasNature17 kmIJsselmondeNature24 kmNoordereilandNature25 kmSkipiste NieuwegeinSki area18 kmSnowWorld ZoetermeerSki area30 kmDive siteDive site14 kmDiscovery DivingDive site18 kmHavenkazerne SchoonhovenMonument0.3 kmSchoonhoven water towerMonument0.4 kmRK Sint BartholomeuskerkMonument0.4 kmKoestraat 80, SchoonhovenMonument0.2 kmSpoorsingel 2, SchoonhovenMonument0.3 kmWaag, SchoonhovenMonument0.2 kmBartholomeüskerk, SchoonhovenMonument0.5 kmNederlands Hervormde Kerk, Willige LangerakMonument0.9 kmNederlands Zilvermuseum SchoonhovenMuseum0.3 kmMuseum NieuwpoortMuseum1.9 kmMuseum GoudaMuseum12 kmMuseumhaven GoudaMuseum12 kmTouwmuseum De Baanschuur, OudewaterMuseum8.7 kmGouda GoverwelleStation11 kmGoudaStation13 kmArkelStation13 kmSchoonhoven veerFerry port0.7 kmGelkenes veerFerry port0.9 kmDordrechtPlace19 kmCapelle aan den IJsselPlace19 kmNieuwegeinPlace18 kmRidderkerkPlace19 kmBarendrechtPlace24 kmPapendrechtPlace17 km
Postal codes
2871–2872
Getting to Schoonhoven
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
28 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
41 kmEindhoven AirportEIN
66 kmGouda GoverwelleRailway station
11 kmGoudaRailway station
13 kmArkelRailway station
13 kmSchoonhoven veerGelkenes veer
0.7 kmGelkenes veerSchoonhoven veer
0.9 kmPlaces near Schoonhoven
Places with a climate like Schoonhoven
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Schoonhoven?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Schoonhoven.
What is the hottest month in Schoonhoven?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Schoonhoven?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Schoonhoven?
November is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Schoonhoven?
Schoonhoven has 2 postal codes: 2871–2872.