Friesland, Netherlands
Wetsens
Wetsens is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:42
53.35° N, 6.03° EElevation -1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code9122October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wetsens at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 17:169 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:11Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
79 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Wetsens
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 83%
Today27 Oct17°10°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct15°7°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct13°6°
Sun1 Nov12°2°
Mon2 Nov14°10°
Tue3 Nov14°9°
Wed4 Nov10°3°
Thu5 Nov11°-1°0.5 mm
When to go to Wetsens
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 | 48 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 64 | 41 | 58 | 72 | 84 | 85 | 89 | 91 | 87 | 79 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Wetsens
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Wetsens
0.1 km
Saint Vitus church, WetsensBuilt 1200
2.2 km
Hervormde kerk, NijewierBuilt 16782.2 km
Catharinakerk, AalsumBuilt 1200
2.5 km
Saint Nicholas Church (Oostrum, Friesland)Built 1600
2.7 km
Petruskerk, JouswierBuilt 1557
2.8 km
Hervormde kerk (Metslawier)Built 1776
Museum3.3 km
Museum DokkumBuilt 1963
Museum12 km
SkierstinsBuilt 1300Outdoors around Wetsens
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Oan'e SwemmerCamp sites
0.5 kmHertenkampZoos
0.6 kmPitch & Putt EsonstadGolf courses
0.6 kmBos & PingoCamp sites
1.5 kmSanjes SafariTheme parks
1.7 kmReiddompViewpoints
3.2 kmNature around Wetsens
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Wetsens
Earthquakes around Wetsens
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Wetsens
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tilburen2 kmNijewier2 kmAalsum2.2 kmHantumerútbuorren2.5 kmEastrum2.6 kmMitselwier2.7 kmJouswier2.7 kmReidswal2.9 kmRopta3.5 kmHantumhuzen3.5 kmKlein Medhuizen3.6 kmBornwirdhuizen3.7 kmDokkum3.7 kmGroot Medhuizen3.7 kmEasternijtsjerk3.7 kmBollingawier3.8 kmHantumerhoek3.9 kmHiaure4.1 kmWie4.3 kmBetterwird4.7 kmMoarre4.7 kmIe4.8 kmHantum4.9 kmTibma5.1 kmLjussens5.2 kmSteenvak5.3 kmBornwird5.5 kmNes5.6 kmOude Terp5.9 kmTernaard6 kmKettingwier6 kmWierum6.1 kmFoudgum6.1 km't Schoor6.2 kmRaard6.4 kmDijkshorne6.8 kmTeerd6.9 kmBrantgum6.9 kmEanjum6.9 kmModdergat7 kmPeazens7 kmWestergeast7 kmVisbuurt7 kmIngwierrum7.4 kmWaaxens7.5 kmEzumazijl7.7 kmTeijeburen7.8 kmStiem7.8 kmDrieboerehuizen8.1 kmNieuwland8.2 kmLichtaard8.3 kmDe Trieme8.3 kmWijgeest8.7 kmAbbewier8.7 kmDokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen8.8 kmAldwâld9 kmDe Skâns-Oostmahorn9.1 kmHolwert9.1 kmJannum9.3 kmKollumersweach9.8 kmZwagerveen9.9 kmReitsum10 kmFeankleaster10 kmVaardeburen11 kmGinnum11 kmZandbulten11 kmSweagerbosk11 kmKollum11 kmJislum11 kmBlije11 kmBurdaard12 kmBoteburen12 kmHegebeintum12 kmKollumerpomp12 kmAugsbuert-Lytsewâld12 kmWânswert13 kmSteenharst13 kmFerwert14 kmTergracht14 kmWarfstermolen14 km
Wetsens from above
Around Wetsens32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lauwersmeer National ParkNature11 kmLauwersmeerNature9.8 kmZuider EeNature2.3 kmDokkumer GrutdjipNature3.5 kmEeltsjemarNature10 kmHet KleindiepNature3.5 kmSchiermonnikoogNature20 kmRifNature14 kmSaint Vitus church, WetsensMonumentunder 100 mHervormde kerk, NijewierMonument2.2 kmCatharinakerk, AalsumMonument2.2 kmSaint Nicholas Church (Oostrum, Friesland)Monument2.5 kmPetruskerk, JouswierMonument2.7 kmHervormde kerk (Metslawier)Monument2.8 kmStonefactory, OostrumMonument2.7 kmWatertoren, DokkumMonument3.6 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum3.3 kmSkierstinsMuseum12 kmFiskerspaad 4, ModdergatMuseum7.0 kmBotanische Tuin De KruidhofMuseum12 kmKollumer Museum Mr. AndreaeMuseum11 kmDe WestereenStation11 kmBuitenpostStation13 kmFeanwâldenStation13 kmWagenborgFerry port12 kmHolwert, VeerdamFerry port12 kmLeeuwardenPlace22 kmDokkumPlace3.7 kmBurgumPlace17 kmStiensPlace21 kmBuitenpostPlace13 kmDamwâldPlace6.7 km
Postal code
9122
Getting to Wetsens
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
44 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
144 kmMünster Osnabrück AirportFMO
175 kmDe WestereenRailway station
11 kmBuitenpostRailway station
13 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
13 kmWagenborgFerry port
12 kmHolwert, VeerdamNes, Veerweg
12 kmPlaces near Wetsens
Places with a climate like Wetsens
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wetsens?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wetsens.
What is the hottest month in Wetsens?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Wetsens?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wetsens?
December is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wetsens?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Wetsens?
The postal code of Wetsens is 9122.