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Drenthe, Netherlands

Westerbork

Westerbork is a village in Drenthe, Netherlands. It has a population of about 4,605. 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
Population4,605
Local time00:13
52.85° N, 6.61° EElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9431
The year in Westerborkweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month83mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

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

Westerbork 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

75 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

46 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Westerbork

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 38 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct13°8°18.6 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°3.1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°
Thu29 Oct15°7°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct10°5°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov14°8°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov13°6°

When to go to Westerbork

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152123526866646466401615
High5°6°10°14°18°21°23°23°19°14°9°6°
Low0°0°2°4°7°10°12°12°10°6°3°1°
Rain (mm)856274466577897579837982
Wet days161211101213161612141515

What's on in Westerbork

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

Monuments and museums in Westerbork

All monuments

Outdoors around Westerbork

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
Zoo BizarZoos
0.1 km
Copperhead TacticalTheme parks
0.5 km
HertenkampViewpoints
0.6 km
Klimpark Outdoor GrollooClimbing
0.8 km
Dierenweide StroomdalZoos
0.9 km
Molecaten Park KuierpadCamp sites
1.5 km
Dive site
7.5 km
Duikvereniging Aqua NostraDive site
16 km

Nature around Westerbork

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 Westerbork

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Westerbork

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Westerbork

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

Westerbork from above

Postal code

9431

Getting to Westerbork

Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
30 km
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMO
108 km
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
138 km
BeilenRailway station
5.9 km
HoogeveenRailway station
16 km
AssenRailway station
16 km
Aanleg zuidAanleg noord
13 km
Aanleg noordAanleg zuid
13 km

Places near Westerbork

Places with a climate like Westerbork

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Westerbork?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Westerbork.
What is the hottest month in Westerbork?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Westerbork?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Westerbork?
August is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Westerbork?
The postal code of Westerbork is 9431.