Groningen, Netherlands
Wirdum
Wirdum is a locality in Groningen, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 290. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population290
Local time06:13
53.32° N, 6.78° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9917October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month83mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wirdum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:16 · 18:1910 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:15Northern 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 month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
74 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Wirdum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 94%
Today24 Oct12°8°7.8 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°7.4 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct13°5°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct10°5°
Sun1 Nov10°6°1.5 mm
When to go to Wirdum
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 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 50 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 39 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 58 | 65 | 41 | 60 | 78 | 88 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 84 | 77 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Sea | 4° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Wirdum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Wirdum
Outdoors around Wirdum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Hanging kitchensViewpoints
0.1 kmKinderboerderij MaatjeshonkZoos
0.4 kmHertenkampZoos
0.7 kmGolf & Country LosdorpGolf courses
0.9 kmMuzeeAquariumAquariums
0.9 kmKlein FinlandCamp sites
1.3 kmDive site
16 kmNature around Wirdum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Wirdum
Earthquakes around Wirdum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Wirdum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bovendijks0.7 kmEekwerd1 kmWirdumerdraai1.1 kmEekwerderdraai1.2 kmEnzelens1.2 kmGarrelsweer1.6 kmEenum1.8 kmMerum1.9 kmEenumerhoogte2.2 kmGarreweer2.4 kmOosterwijtwerd2.6 kmLeermens2.7 kmLoppersum2.7 kmHoeksmeer2.8 kmTjamsweer3.1 kmDe Groeve3.3 kmZeerijp3.4 kmOling3.4 kmStork4 kmLutjerijp4 kmTerhorn4.2 kmJukwerd4.3 kmArwerd4.8 kmNijenklooster4.8 kmAppingedam4.9 km't Zandt4.9 kmLaskwerd5.1 kmWesteremden5.4 kmKrewerd5.5 kmGodlinze5.9 kmStedum5.9 kmLutjewijtwerd6 kmOpwierde6 kmWesteremder Voorwerk6.1 kmMarsum6.3 kmDijkum6.4 kmVierburen6.5 kmOldenklooster6.6 kmLosdorp6.8 kmDe Har6.9 kmGarsthuizen6.9 kmHolwierde7.1 kmStartenhuizen7.2 kmt Zandstervoorwerk7.4 kmHonderd7.4 kmBiessum7.5 kmUitwierde7.7 kmTuikwerd7.7 kmLadysmith7.7 kmHuizinge7.8 kmNansum7.9 kmAmsweer8 kmUiteinde8.1 kmZijldijk8.2 kmKolhol8.3 kmSpijk8.3 kmBierum8.3 kmKleine Wierum8.5 kmDelfzijl8.9 kmMeedhuizen9.4 kmFarmsum9.4 kmWesterwijtwerd9.5 kmMiddelstum9.9 kmFraamklap10 kmDekkershuizen10 kmHoogwatum10 kmGeefsweer10 kmOpmeeden10 kmTweehuizen10 kmVierhuizen10 kmToornwerd10 kmWeiwerd11 kmSchaapbulten11 kmNieuwstad11 kmPolen11 kmNooitgedacht11 kmHeveskes12 kmWagenborgen12 kmKopaf13 kmHeveskesklooster13 km
Wirdum from above
Around Wirdum33 places to see, do and reach nearby
FivelNature8.1 kmSchildmeerNature6.4 kmSkaldmeerNature10 kmProostmeerNature11 kmJanjemeerNature12 kmZuidlaardermeerNature23 kmSternNature12 kmRandzelNature20 kmDive siteDive site16 kmKerk van EenumMonument1.9 kmDonatuskerk (Leermens)Monument2.7 kmNederlands Hervormde Kerk, GarrelsweerMonument2.1 kmHervormde Kerk OosterwijtwerdMonument2.6 kmPetrus- en PauluskerkMonument2.7 kmKerk van WirdumMonument0.1 kmKloostermolenMonument2.4 kmMeervogelMonument2.8 kmMuseum MøhlmannMuseum3.5 kmMuseum Stad Appingedam.Museum4.8 kmInternational Police Caps CollectionMuseum12 kmMuzeeaquarium DelfzijlMuseum9.6 kmFraeylemaborgMuseum12 kmLoppersumStation2.8 kmAppingedamStation5.1 kmStedumStation6.5 kmDelfzijl veerFerry port9.9 kmSeebrücke KnockFerry port15 kmGroningenPlace19 kmDelfzijlPlace8.9 kmAppingedamPlace4.9 kmScheemdaPlace21 kmHoogezandPlace18 kmSappemeerPlace18 km
Postal code
9917
Getting to Wirdum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
27 kmSea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
133 kmBremen AirportBRE
137 kmLoppersumRailway station
2.8 kmAppingedamRailway station
5.1 kmStedumRailway station
6.5 kmDelfzijl veerFähranleger Emden Ostmole
9.9 kmSeebrücke KnockFerry port
15 kmPlaces near Wirdum
Places with a climate like Wirdum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wirdum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wirdum.
What is the hottest month in Wirdum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Wirdum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wirdum?
January is the wettest month with about 74 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wirdum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Wirdum?
The postal code of Wirdum is 9917.