Friesland, Netherlands
Wons
Wons is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 285. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population285
Local time11:47
53.08° N, 5.42° EElevation 2 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code8747October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month93mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wons at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:19 · 18:2710 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 17:10Northern 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 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 14 km
Weather in Wons
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 32 km/h · humidity 93%
Today23 Oct13°7°11.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°8°11.2 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°12.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°10°4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°
Fri30 Oct13°5°
Sat31 Oct12°4°
When to go to Wons
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 | 43 | 57 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 6° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 2° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 62 | 37 | 58 | 64 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 93 | 89 | 79 |
| 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 Wons
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Wons
Outdoors around Wons
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 kmKinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 kmDe ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 kmFunsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 kmVogelkijkhut HegewiersterfjildViewpoints
1.7 kmNature around Wons
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Wons
Earthquakes around Wons
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Wons
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hayum1.2 kmEngwier1.4 kmSchraard1.9 kmHarkezijl2.1 kmKoudehuizum2.2 kmCornwerd2.2 kmGooium2.3 kmSotterum2.4 kmKampen3 kmExmorrazijl3.4 kmMakkum3.5 kmZurich3.7 kmPingjum3.7 kmWitmarsum3.8 kmBittens4 kmLongerhouw4 kmSchettens4 kmExmorra4.2 kmAllingawier4.3 kmIt Fliet4.3 kmStrand4.4 kmIdsegahuizum4.6 kmHolle Poarte4.6 kmVierhuizen4.8 kmDe Blokken5 kmPiaam5.2 kmGrauwe Kat5.4 kmKooihuizen5.8 kmDijksterburen5.9 kmKornwerderzand6 kmArum6.2 kmBaarderburen6.4 kmKimswerd6.5 kmRijtseterp6.5 kmBaburen6.7 kmHichtum6.8 kmHemert6.9 kmTjerkwerd7 kmJousterp7 kmBolsward7.5 kmGaast7.6 kmWonneburen7.8 kmEemswoude7.9 kmArkum7.9 kmSjungadijk7.9 kmJonkershuizen8 kmParrega8.1 kmWaaksens8.1 kmBurgwerd8.2 kmDedgum8.3 kmLollum8.6 kmFerwoude8.7 kmLaad en Zaad9.1 kmDoniaburen9.3 kmSwarte Beien9.4 kmHieslum9.4 kmAtzeburen9.6 kmWolsum9.7 kmHartwerd9.8 kmJouswerd9.8 kmRemswerd9.9 kmScharneburen9.9 kmGreonterp10 kmIdserdaburen10 kmBlauwhuis10 kmDe Grits10 kmVijfhuis10 kmKûbaard11 kmNijland11 kmFeytebuorren11 kmWesthem11 kmWommels11 kmAbbegaasterketting11 kmWorkum12 kmHidaard12 kmNijhuizum12 kmAbbega12 kmSandfirden12 kmTrijehuzen13 kmPiekezijl13 km
Wons from above
Around Wons32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Flakke BrekkenNature12 kmBombrekkenNature11 kmSlotermeer, FrieslandNature23 kmHegemer MarNature18 kmKoevordermeerNature23 kmDe MorraNature21 kmWarkumerwaardNature11 kmHarlingen beachNature9.3 kmHervormde kerk, WonsMonumentunder 100 mHervormde kerk, SchraardMonument1.8 kmHervormde kerk (Cornwerd)Monument2.2 kmCornwerdermolenMonument1.5 kmSint Martiniplantsoen 41Monument14 kmEise Eisingastraat 2Monument14 kmFraneker City HallMonument14 kmLorentzsluizenMonument6.0 kmEise Eisinga PlanetariumMuseum14 kmHannemahuisMuseum10 kmAldfaers ErfMuseum4.2 kmKazemattenmuseumMuseum6.1 kmHarlinger AardewerkmuseumMuseum10 kmHarlingenStation9.7 kmHarlingen HavenStation10 kmWorkumStation13 kmHarlingenFerry port10 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port16 kmSneekPlace17 kmHarlingenPlace10 kmFranekerPlace14 kmWorkumPlace12 kmDronrypPlace20 kmIJlstPlace16 km
Postal code
8747
Getting to Wons
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
77 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
97 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
142 kmHarlingenRailway station
9.7 kmHarlingen HavenRailway station
10 kmWorkumRailway station
13 kmHarlingenSAS Steiger · Terschelling Snelboot · Terschelling Veerboot · Vlieland Veerboot
10 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
16 kmPlaces near Wons
Places with a climate like Wons
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wons?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wons.
What is the hottest month in Wons?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Wons?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wons?
January is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wons?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Wons?
The postal code of Wons is 8747.