Friesland, Netherlands
Tjerkwerd
Tjerkwerd is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 295. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population295
Local time15:50
53.04° N, 5.50° EElevation 3 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code8765October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tjerkwerd at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:23 · 17:2310 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 16:34Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
78 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
38 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.9 km
Weather in Tjerkwerd
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 50 km/h · humidity 66%
Today25 Oct14°9°8.6 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°2 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°0.8 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct11°3°
Sun1 Nov10°4°
Mon2 Nov9°1°
Tue3 Nov9°1°
When to go to Tjerkwerd
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 | 18 | 22 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 57 | 63 | 38 | 59 | 67 | 78 | 84 | 87 | 92 | 89 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Tjerkwerd
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tjerkwerd
Outdoors around Tjerkwerd
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pitch&Putt KoudumGolf courses
0.8 kmIntersurfSurf spots
0.8 kmKinderboerderij SneekZoos
0.8 kmCamping HindeloopenCamp sites
1 kmKinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 kmDe ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 kmDive site
19 kmNature around Tjerkwerd
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tjerkwerd
Earthquakes around Tjerkwerd
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Tjerkwerd
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Baburen0.4 kmJonkershuizen1.1 kmRijtseterp1.1 kmArkum1.3 kmEemswoude1.4 kmJousterp1.6 kmDedgum2.4 kmExmorra2.9 kmJouswerd2.9 kmWolsum3 kmParrega3 kmBlauwhuis3.1 kmVierhuizen3.2 kmGreonterp3.2 kmBolsward3.3 kmLongerhouw3.4 kmLaad en Zaad3.4 kmAtzeburen3.5 kmExmorrazijl3.6 kmRemswerd3.6 kmVijfhuis3.8 kmHieslum3.8 kmAllingawier3.8 kmFeytebuorren4.2 kmWesthem4.3 kmIdserdaburen4.5 kmAbbegaasterketting4.6 kmHichtum4.7 kmBittens4.8 kmSchettens4.8 kmNijland5.1 kmWonneburen5.2 kmAbbega5.3 kmHartwerd5.3 kmSchraard5.4 kmIdsegahuizum5.5 kmBurgwerd6 kmSandfirden6.1 kmSjungadijk6.1 kmFerwoude6.1 kmPiekezijl6.1 kmKooihuizen6.2 kmPiaam6.2 kmOudega6.4 kmHarkezijl6.4 kmHemert6.5 kmIt Fliet6.6 kmDoniaburen6.7 kmEngwier6.7 kmMakkum6.8 kmGaast6.8 kmScharneburen6.8 kmNijhuizum6.9 kmFolsgare6.9 kmWons7 kmKoudehuizum7.2 kmOosthem7.3 kmWitmarsum7.3 kmTjalhuizum7.5 kmKampen7.7 kmWorkum7.8 kmIdzega7.8 kmDraaisterhuizen7.9 kmHolle Poarte7.9 kmWaaksens7.9 kmHidaard8 kmGrauwe Kat8.1 kmHayum8.2 kmNijezijl8.2 kmSotterum8.2 kmAnneburen8.5 kmTirns8.6 kmCornwerd8.7 kmYsbrechtum8.7 kmTrijehuzen8.8 kmIJlst8.9 kmKleine Gaastmeer9 kmGaastmeer9 kmPingjum9.1 kmGooium9.2 km
Tjerkwerd from above
Around Tjerkwerd33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hegemer MarNature11 kmDe GeauNature9.3 kmFluessenNature12 kmFlakke BrekkenNature5.9 kmSwarte BrekkenNature12 kmIdzegaasterpoelNature9.0 kmWarkumerwaardNature9.0 kmLangehoekspolleNature11 kmDive siteDive site19 kmSint-Franciscuskerk, BolswardMonument2.8 kmTown hall of BolswardMonument2.7 kmSint-Petruskerk, TjerkwerdMonument0.1 kmHervormde kerk, DedgumMonument2.1 kmBroerekerkMonument2.8 kmHeeremahuisMonument2.7 kmJohannes de Doperkerk (Exmorra)Monument2.9 kmBabuurstermolenMonument0.9 kmAldfaers ErfMuseum3.8 kmTitus Brandsma MuseumMuseum2.8 kmAldheidkeamer BoalsertMuseum2.7 kmFries Scheepvaart MuseumMuseum11 kmNoard 173Museum7.3 kmIJlstStation8.2 kmWorkumStation8.3 kmSneekStation10 kmPont Langweer zuidFerry port16 kmPont Langweer noordFerry port16 kmSneekPlace11 kmHarlingenPlace16 kmJourePlace22 kmFranekerPlace16 kmGrouPlace23 kmWorkumPlace7.8 km
Postal code
8765
Getting to Tjerkwerd
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
72 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
96 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
141 kmIJlstRailway station
8.2 kmWorkumRailway station
8.3 kmSneekRailway station
10 kmPont Langweer zuidPont Langweer noord
16 kmPont Langweer noordPont Langweer zuid
16 kmPlaces near Tjerkwerd
Places with a climate like Tjerkwerd
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tjerkwerd?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tjerkwerd.
What is the hottest month in Tjerkwerd?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Tjerkwerd?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tjerkwerd?
January is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tjerkwerd?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Tjerkwerd?
The postal code of Tjerkwerd is 8765.