Zeeland, Netherlands
Sluis
Sluis is a village in Zeeland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,935. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population1,935
Local time12:30
51.31° N, 3.39° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code4524October: high / low15° / 9°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sluis at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:25 · 18:3710 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 17:32Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 7.1Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
85 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
46 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Sluis
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 22 km/h · humidity 66%
Today24 Oct13°9°15.1 mm
Sun25 Oct14°11°13.3 mm
Mon26 Oct16°8°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°12°2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°9°
Thu29 Oct15°9°1 mm
Fri30 Oct14°8°
Sat31 Oct11°6°
Sun1 Nov11°6°
Mon2 Nov12°7°1.5 mm
When to go to Sluis
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 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 51 | 63 | 69 | 65 | 65 | 68 | 46 | 20 | 16 |
| High | 7° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 55 | 60 | 46 | 60 | 69 | 72 | 78 | 74 | 87 | 85 | 83 |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 6° | 6° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Sluis
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sluis
1.8 km
Hervormde kerk, Sint Anna ter MuidenBuilt 1400
0.1 km
belfry of SluisBuilt 1390
1.9 km
Blauwe SluisBuilt 17460.3 km
De Brak
2.9 km
Kruisdijkschans
0.4 km
Westpoort, Sluis
Museum13 km
St. Trudo's Abbey
Museum15 km
GezellehuisMore museums: Belfort · Bizarium
Outdoors around Sluis
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Uitzichtpunt tunnelelementen OosterweelViewpoints
0.4 kmHertenparkZoos
1 kmOnyx BoulderClimbing
1.7 kmGolfclub OostburgGolf courses
1.7 kmStrandcamping GroedeCamp sites
2.2 kmRoyal Zoute Golf ClubGolf courses
2.2 kmDuikpuntDive site
19 kmNature around Sluis
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sluis
Earthquakes around Sluis
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Harveng 2 km ↙1976 · 111 km
Towns and villages around Sluis
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sint Anna ter Muiden1.6 kmDraaibrug3.1 kmTerhofstede3.5 kmRetranchement4.4 kmSlikkenburg4.5 kmHeille5 kmAardenburg5.8 kmZuidzande5.9 kmOostburgsche Brug6.2 kmSmedekensbrugge6.6 kmCadzand6.8 kmAkkerput7.2 kmOostburg7.3 kmBakkersdam7.4 kmCadzand-Bad7.6 kmEede7.8 kmDe Munte8.4 kmMaaidijk8.6 kmMarolleput8.7 kmBiezen8.7 kmSint Kruis8.8 kmNieuwvliet-Bad9.3 kmNieuwvliet9.3 kmKlein-Brabant9.4 kmScherpbier9.4 kmValeiskreek9.6 kmKruishoofd10 kmVuilpan10 kmSteenhoven11 kmTragel11 kmMoershoofde11 kmVeldzicht11 kmPlakkebord11 kmGroede11 kmWaterlandkerkje12 kmStroopuit12 kmSchoondijke13 kmNieuwesluis14 kmBoerenhol14 kmKruisdijk14 kmTurkeye14 kmMolentje15 kmOudeland15 km
Sluis from above
Around Sluis34 places to see, do and reach nearby
ZegemeerNature8.4 kmBraakmanNature24 kmLake of LoveNature17 kmSint-TrudoledekenNature18 kmMariagrot van KleitNature15 kmAlbertstrandNature9.0 kmAppelzakNature8.3 kmWulpenNature13 kmBlandijnbergMountain38 kmDuikpuntDive site19 kmHervormde kerk, Sint Anna ter MuidenMonument1.8 kmbelfry of SluisMonumentunder 100 mBlauwe SluisMonument1.9 kmDe BrakMonument0.3 kmKruisdijkschansMonument2.9 kmWestpoort, SluisMonument0.4 kmZuidpoortMonument0.5 kmKnokke CasinoMonument8.7 kmSt. Trudo's AbbeyMuseum13 kmGezellehuisMuseum15 kmFor Freedom MuseumMuseum9.3 kmUilenspiegelmuseumMuseum9.6 kmSincfala Museum van de ZwinstreekMuseum10 kmKnokkeStation7.9 kmDuinbergenStation9.1 kmHeistStation11 kmLamme GoedzakFerry port9.7 kmTrekvlotFerry port9.9 kmBrugesPlace16 kmKnokke-HeistPlace9.5 kmAalterPlace25 kmBlankenbergePlace18 kmEekloPlace18 kmMaldegemPlace12 km
Postal code
4524
Getting to Sluis
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOST
38 kmAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANR
76 kmLille AirportLIL
85 kmKnokkeRailway station
7.9 kmDuinbergenRailway station
9.1 kmHeistRailway station
11 kmLamme GoedzakLamme Goedzak
9.7 kmTrekvlotFerry port
9.9 kmPlaces near Sluis
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sluis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sluis.
What is the hottest month in Sluis?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Sluis?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sluis?
November is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sluis?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Sluis?
The postal code of Sluis is 4524.