Friesland, Netherlands
Westhem
Westhem is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 65. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population65
Local time05:13
53.02° N, 5.55° EElevation -2 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code8616October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Westhem at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:28 · 17:169 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous94% · Moonrise 17:51Northern 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
39 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 8.4 km
Weather in Westhem
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 83%
Today28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct15°6°0.8 mm
Fri30 Oct13°5°
Sat31 Oct12°6°
Sun1 Nov12°6°0.8 mm
Mon2 Nov12°8°
Tue3 Nov13°8°
Wed4 Nov13°10°
Thu5 Nov11°8°
When to go to Westhem
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 | 46 | 60 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 57 | 64 | 39 | 60 | 69 | 80 | 85 | 86 | 92 | 88 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
What's on in Westhem
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Westhem
Outdoors around Westhem
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
uitzichtpunt HeegermeerViewpoints
0.6 kmPitch&Putt KoudumGolf courses
0.8 kmIntersurfSurf spots
0.8 kmKinderboerderij SneekZoos
0.8 kmCamping HindeloopenCamp sites
1 kmFunsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 kmDive site
15 kmNature around Westhem
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Westhem
Earthquakes around Westhem
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Westhem
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Feytebuorren0.2 kmBlauwhuis1.2 kmAbbegaasterketting1.2 kmAbbega1.4 kmJouswerd1.7 kmGreonterp2 kmWolsum2.2 kmPiekezijl2.3 kmVijfhuis2.4 kmOudega2.7 kmRemswerd3 kmJonkershuizen3.3 kmOosthem3.5 kmAtzeburen3.5 kmEemswoude3.6 kmArkum3.6 kmDraaisterhuizen3.7 kmSandfirden3.7 kmDedgum3.9 kmLaad en Zaad4 kmNijland4.2 kmHieslum4.2 kmIdzega4.2 kmNijezijl4.2 kmTjerkwerd4.3 kmFolsgare4.4 kmIdserdaburen4.4 kmBaburen4.6 kmJousterp4.7 kmParrega4.7 kmRijtseterp4.9 kmIJlst5 kmTjalhuizum5.3 kmLytshuzen5.4 kmBolsward5.6 kmKleine Gaastmeer5.7 kmGaastmeer5.7 kmHartwerd5.9 kmNijhuizum5.9 kmYsbrechtum6.2 kmOsingahuizen6.4 kmHeeg6.7 kmTirns6.9 kmJutrijp7.1 kmVierhuizen7.1 kmExmorra7.1 kmAnneburen7.3 kmVissersburen7.4 kmHichtum7.4 kmWonneburen7.5 kmSneek7.6 kmLongerhouw7.6 kmAllingawier7.8 kmHommerts7.8 kmExmorrazijl7.8 kmHidaard7.8 kmDe Hel7.9 kmFerwoude7.9 kmBurgwerd8 kmWorkum8 kmScharneburen8 kmIt Heidenskip8.1 kmDoniaburen8.3 kmSjungadijk8.3 kmIndijk8.5 kmLippenwoude8.5 kmBrandeburen8.6 kmSmallebrugge8.6 kmTrijehuzen8.6 kmBittens8.7 kmSchettens8.7 kmReahûs8.8 kmIdsegahuizum9.2 kmHemert9.3 kmGaast9.4 kmLoënga9.4 kmKooihuizen9.5 kmSchraard9.6 kmWoudsend9.7 kmKoufurderrige9.7 km
Westhem from above
Around Westhem33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hegemer MarNature7.4 kmDe GeauNature5.8 kmHoukesleatNature9.9 kmNoarderieNature9.3 kmFluessenNature8.8 kmFlakke BrekkenNature4.3 kmWarkumerwaardNature10 kmLangehoekspolleNature7.5 kmDive siteDive site15 kmSaint Vitus Church, BlauwhuisMonument1.2 kmBartholomeüskerk, WesthemMonument0.2 kmAnkertsjerkeMonument2.7 kmPancratiuskerk, WolsumMonument2.3 kmDoris MooltsjeMonument2.2 kmGertrudiskerk, AbbegaMonument1.4 kmSint-Vituskerk, begraafplaats: piëta-grafmonument voor pastoor G.J. EversMonument1.3 kmSint-Vituskerk, begraafplaats: grafmonument met kruis en engel voor Ydema-WitteveenMonument1.3 kmFries Scheepvaart MuseumMuseum7.8 kmNoard 173Museum7.7 kmAldfaers ErfMuseum7.8 kmNationaal Modelspoor MuseumMuseum8.3 kmEerste Friese SchaatsmuseumMuseum13 kmIJlstStation4.5 kmSneekStation7.1 kmWorkumStation7.9 kmPont Langweer zuidFerry port11 kmPont Langweer noordFerry port11 kmSneekPlace7.5 kmHarlingenPlace20 kmJourePlace18 kmFranekerPlace19 kmLemmerPlace22 kmGrouPlace21 km
Postal code
8616
Getting to Westhem
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
70 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
95 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
140 kmIJlstRailway station
4.5 kmSneekRailway station
7.1 kmWorkumRailway station
7.9 kmPont Langweer zuidPont Langweer noord
11 kmPont Langweer noordPont Langweer zuid
11 kmPlaces near Westhem
Places with a climate like Westhem
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Westhem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Westhem.
What is the hottest month in Westhem?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Westhem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Westhem?
January is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Westhem?
The postal code of Westhem is 8616.