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Vaart Zuidzijde 131-133, Assen
Vaart Zuidzijde 131-133, Assen
Drenthe, Netherlands

Smilde

Smilde is a small town in Drenthe, Netherlands. It has a population of about 9,222 (1990). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population9,222
Local time00:05
52.95° N, 6.45° EElevation 13 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9422
The year in Smildeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month84mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Smilde at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

79 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

47 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 11 km

Weather in Smilde

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 37 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct13°7°15.2 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°6°
Fri30 Oct12°6°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct10°5°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov14°8°
Mon2 Nov13°7°

When to go to Smilde

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152123536866646466401615
High5°6°10°15°18°21°23°23°19°14°9°6°
Low0°0°2°4°7°10°12°12°9°6°3°1°
Rain (mm)856372476678927980848182
Wet days161211101213161612141515

What's on in Smilde

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

Monuments and museums in Smilde

All monuments

Outdoors around Smilde

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
Copperhead TacticalTheme parks
0.5 km
Kinderboerderij 't MeulenparkieZoos
0.6 km
BosbergtorenViewpoints · 20 m
0.8 km
Duinen ZatheTheme parks
1 km
Drentsche Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
1.3 km
Tot VrijheidsbezinningCamp sites
1.5 km
Dive site
9.3 km
Dive site
20 km

Nature around Smilde

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Smilde

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Smilde

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Smilde

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

Smilde from above

Postal code

9422

Getting to Smilde

Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
21 km
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMO
123 km
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
134 km
AssenRailway station
9.6 km
BeilenRailway station
12 km
HoogeveenRailway station
24 km
Aanleg noordAanleg zuid
15 km
Aanleg zuidAanleg noord
15 km

Places near Smilde

Places with a climate like Smilde

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Smilde?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Smilde.
What is the hottest month in Smilde?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Smilde?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Smilde?
August is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Smilde?
The postal code of Smilde is 9422.