Friesland, Netherlands
Witmarsum
Witmarsum is a village in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,585. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,585
Local time02:36
53.10° N, 5.47° EElevation 1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code8748October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Witmarsum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:34 · 17:109 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous70% · Moonrise 21:27Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp 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 month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
77 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
37 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 10 km
Weather in Witmarsum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 95%
Today31 Oct12°5°
Sun1 Nov13°8°
Mon2 Nov13°8°2.1 mm
Tue3 Nov11°5°
Wed4 Nov9°2°
Thu5 Nov8°1°
Fri6 Nov7°1°
Sat7 Nov5°0°
Sun8 Nov3°-2°
When to go to Witmarsum
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 | 23 | 44 | 58 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 2° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 62 | 37 | 58 | 65 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 92 | 89 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Witmarsum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Witmarsum
0.3 km
Koepelkerk, WitmarsumBuilt 1633
2.3 km
Victoriuskerk, PingjumBuilt 1500
2.4 km
Doopsgezinde kerk, PingjumBuilt 1600
2.6 km
Protestantse kerk, SchettensBuilt 1865
2.8 km
Lambertuskerk, Arum
3 km
Hervormde kerk, SchraardBuilt 1300
Museum10 km
Eise Eisinga PlanetariumBuilt 1781
Museum8.5 km
HannemahuisBuilt 1957Outdoors around Witmarsum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping de FinneCamp sites
0.2 kmMakkumerwaard - Makkumerdiep - UitkijktorenViewpoints
0.8 kmKinderboerderij SneekZoos
0.8 kmKinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 kmDe ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 kmFunsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 kmNature around Witmarsum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Witmarsum
Earthquakes around Witmarsum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Witmarsum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
It Fliet1 kmKampen1.2 kmGrauwe Kat1.6 kmKoudehuizum1.7 kmHarkezijl1.9 kmPingjum2.3 kmSchettens2.5 kmBittens2.5 kmBaarderburen2.8 kmArum2.8 kmSchraard2.9 kmHemert3.7 kmWons3.8 kmLongerhouw4 kmDe Blokken4 kmHayum4.1 kmGooium4.2 kmStrand4.4 kmHichtum4.6 kmKimswerd4.6 kmWaaksens4.6 kmExmorrazijl4.7 kmLollum4.8 kmZurich5 kmSjungadijk5 kmEngwier5.1 kmDijksterburen5.2 kmExmorra5.5 kmBurgwerd5.5 kmSwarte Beien5.7 kmCornwerd5.7 kmBolsward6 kmSotterum6.1 kmAllingawier6.6 kmDe Grits6.7 kmVierhuizen6.8 kmBaburen7 kmKûbaard7 kmMakkum7.1 kmTjerkwerd7.3 kmRijtseterp7.4 kmEemswoude7.5 kmIdsegahuizum7.7 kmHartwerd7.8 kmLaad en Zaad7.9 kmWommels7.9 kmJousterp8.1 kmHolle Poarte8.3 kmJonkershuizen8.3 kmPiaam8.4 kmArkum8.6 kmRemswerd8.9 kmKooihuizen9 kmWolsum9.1 kmNijland9.4 kmDedgum9.4 kmHidaard9.4 kmJouswerd9.5 kmVijfhuis9.5 kmKornwerderzand9.6 kmParrega9.6 kmTrijehuzen9.8 kmIens9.9 kmEasterein10 kmSkrok10 kmBlauwhuis10 kmWonneburen10 kmGreonterp11 kmGaast11 kmAtzeburen11 kmSpijk11 kmHinnaard11 kmHieslum11 kmAbbegaasterketting11 kmFeytebuorren11 kmAnneburen11 kmWesthem11 kmFerwoude11 kmItens11 kmIdserdaburen11 km
Witmarsum from above
Around Witmarsum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Slotermeer, FrieslandNature23 kmHegemer MarNature19 kmKoevordermeerNature23 kmKâlde MageNature24 kmDe MorraNature24 kmDe GeauNature14 kmHarlingen beachNature7.8 kmGriendNature22 kmKoepelkerk, WitmarsumMonument0.3 kmVictoriuskerk, PingjumMonument2.3 kmDoopsgezinde kerk, PingjumMonument2.4 kmProtestantse kerk, SchettensMonument2.5 kmLambertuskerk, ArumMonument2.8 kmHervormde kerk, SchraardMonument3.0 kmDe Onderneming, WitmarsumMonument0.6 kmPankoekstermolenMonument2.9 kmEise Eisinga PlanetariumMuseum10 kmHannemahuisMuseum8.5 kmAldfaers ErfMuseum6.5 kmHarlinger AardewerkmuseumMuseum8.7 kmKazemattenmuseumMuseum9.7 kmHarlingenStation7.9 kmHarlingen HavenStation8.7 kmFranekerStation10 kmHarlingenFerry port8.9 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port13 kmSneekPlace15 kmHarlingenPlace8.4 kmFranekerPlace10 kmGrouPlace25 kmWorkumPlace14 kmDronrypPlace16 km
Postal code
8748
Getting to Witmarsum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
74 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
100 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
145 kmHarlingenRailway station
7.9 kmHarlingen HavenRailway station
8.7 kmFranekerRailway station
10 kmHarlingenSAS Steiger · Terschelling Snelboot · Terschelling Veerboot · Vlieland Veerboot
8.9 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
13 kmPlaces near Witmarsum
Places with a climate like Witmarsum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Witmarsum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Witmarsum.
What is the hottest month in Witmarsum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Witmarsum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Witmarsum?
January is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Witmarsum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Witmarsum?
The postal code of Witmarsum is 8748.