Friesland, Netherlands
Twijzel
Twijzel is a village in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 1,020. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,020
Local time19:13
53.23° N, 6.09° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9286October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Twijzel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:19 · 18:2210 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:31Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.9Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in July
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
79 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
43 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Twijzel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 34 km/h · humidity 83%
Today24 Oct12°7°6.2 mm
Sun25 Oct13°7°12.2 mm
Mon26 Oct14°8°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°2 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°2 mm
Fri30 Oct14°7°
Sat31 Oct10°3°
Sun1 Nov12°3°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov11°4°1 mm
When to go to Twijzel
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 | 20 | 23 | 53 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 39 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 58 | 66 | 43 | 59 | 74 | 86 | 82 | 86 | 88 | 85 | 79 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
What's on in Twijzel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Twijzel
1.3 km
Protestant church of TwijzelBuilt 1692
2.6 km
Protestant church of JistrumBuilt 12012.2 km
Benedictuskerk, KootstertilleBuilt 1882
13 km
Watertoren, DokkumBuilt 1957
13 km
Haersma state, DrachtenBuilt 1843
14 km
Van Doesburg-RinsemahuisBuilt 1921
Museum6.7 km
SkierstinsBuilt 1300
Museum4.2 km
Botanische Tuin De KruidhofOutdoors around Twijzel
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
In- en outdoorpark AventoerTheme parks
0.5 kmHertenkampZoos
0.6 kmRypstjerksterpolder - UitzichtplateauViewpoints · 8 m
1.2 kmBos & PingoCamp sites
1.5 kmLeeuwarder Golfclub De Groene SterGolf courses
1.5 kmAquaZooZoos
1.7 kmDive site
11 kmNature around Twijzel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Twijzel
Earthquakes around Twijzel
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Twijzel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Wedzeburen0.6 kmKooten1.7 kmKootstertille2.1 kmTwijzelerheide3.1 kmDrogeham3.6 kmRohel4 kmBuweklooster4.2 kmBuitenpost4.3 kmLutkepost4.6 kmHamshorn4.7 kmKûkherne4.8 kmAugustinusga5 kmRoodeschuur5.3 kmBlauwverlaat5.6 kmHarkema6.1 kmSurhuizum6.7 kmOphuis6.8 kmHet Jachtveld7 kmSurhuisterveen7.5 kmGerkesklooster7.6 kmStroobos8.3 kmSurhuizumermieden8.4 kmBoelenslaan8.6 kmKortwoude8.6 km
Twijzel from above
Around Twijzel33 places to see, do and reach nearby
LauwersNature10 kmBurgumer MarNature5.6 kmDe LeijenNature8.6 kmDokkumer GrutdjipNature10 kmEeltsjemarNature12 kmZwaddeNature4.7 kmDe BurdNature21 kmBallastplaatNature18 kmDive siteDive site11 kmProtestant church of TwijzelMonument1.3 kmProtestant church of JistrumMonument2.6 kmBenedictuskerk, KootstertilleMonument2.2 kmWatertoren, DokkumMonument13 kmHaersma state, DrachtenMonument13 kmVan Doesburg-RinsemahuisMonument14 kmEast ChurchMonument6.7 kmHervormde kerk, OpeindeMonument11 kmSkierstinsMuseum6.7 kmBotanische Tuin De KruidhofMuseum4.2 kmDe SpitkeetMuseum6.1 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum12 kmMuseum DrachtenMuseum14 kmDe WestereenStation4.1 kmBuitenpostStation4.6 kmFeanwâldenStation6.7 kmPont 'HIN & WER'Ferry port15 kmYachtcharter WesterdijkFerry port16 kmLeeuwardenPlace19 kmDrachtenPlace13 kmDokkumPlace12 kmGrouPlace23 kmBurgumPlace7.9 kmRodenPlace24 km
Postal code
9286
Getting to Twijzel
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
35 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
136 kmMünster Osnabrück AirportFMO
163 kmDe WestereenRailway station
4.1 kmBuitenpostRailway station
4.6 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
6.7 kmPont 'HIN & WER'Ferry port
15 kmYachtcharter WesterdijkFerry port
16 kmPlaces near Twijzel
Places with a climate like Twijzel
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Twijzel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Twijzel.
What is the hottest month in Twijzel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Twijzel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Twijzel?
December is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Twijzel?
The postal code of Twijzel is 9286.