Friesland, Netherlands
Workum
Workum is a village in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 4,295. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population4,295
Local time21:46
52.98° N, 5.45° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code8711October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Workum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 18:2910 h 12 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:10Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.1Next 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 monthAugust
84 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
39 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.9 km
Weather in Workum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct12°7°5.1 mm
Fri23 Oct13°7°11.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°8°11.2 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°12.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°7°
Fri30 Oct12°4°
Sat31 Oct11°3°
When to go to Workum
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 | 21 | 25 | 45 | 59 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 2° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 57 | 63 | 39 | 59 | 66 | 78 | 84 | 85 | 92 | 88 | 79 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
What's on in Workum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Workum
0.5 km
Sint-Werenfriduskerk, WorkumBuilt 1877
0.3 km
Grote Kerk, WorkumBuilt 1600
1.2 km
Scheepstimmerwerf De HoopBuilt 1693
1.4 km
De Snip, Workum
2 km
De Nijlânnermolen
2.9 km
Monnikenburenmolen
Museum0.5 km
Noard 173
Museum0.3 km
Museum Warkums ErfskipMore museums: Kunst-van-Petra
Outdoors around Workum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping 't SéleantsjeCamp sites
0.4 kmKitesurf Spot HindeloopenSurf spots
0.7 kmPassage ElfstedentochtViewpoints
0.7 kmPitch&Putt KoudumGolf courses
0.8 kmPiaam - De Ral - VogelkijkhutViewpoints
0.8 kmFunsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 kmNature around Workum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Workum
Earthquakes around Workum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Workum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Scharneburen1.9 kmNijhuizum2.5 kmDoniaburen2.6 kmFerwoude3 kmIdserdaburen3.7 kmKleine Wiske3.8 kmWonneburen3.9 kmGrote Wiske4 kmHieslum4.2 kmGaast4.8 kmAtzeburen4.8 kmParrega4.8 kmIt Heidenskip4.8 kmBrandeburen4.9 kmSandfirden4.9 kmDe Hel5 kmHindeloopen5.2 kmDedgum5.5 kmBovenburen6.2 kmGreonterp6.2 kmJousterp6.3 kmKooihuizen6.3 kmArkum6.6 kmGaastmeer6.7 kmKleine Gaastmeer6.7 kmOudega7 kmPiaam7 kmRijtseterp7.1 kmKoudum7.1 kmVierhuizen7.2 kmIdzega7.2 kmIdsegahuizum7.2 kmJonkershuizen7.3 kmBlauwhuis7.4 kmAllingawier7.5 kmVissersburen7.6 kmTjerkwerd7.8 kmWesthem8 kmBaburen8 kmFeytebuorren8.1 kmJouswerd8.5 kmExmorra8.5 kmEemswoude8.8 kmMakkum8.8 kmHolle Poarte8.9 kmGalamadammen9 kmWolsum9.1 kmAbbegaasterketting9.2 kmAbbega9.3 kmExmorrazijl9.3 kmMolkwerum9.4 kmVijfhuis9.7 kmPiekezijl10 kmRemswerd10 kmLongerhouw10 kmLytshuzen10 kmEngwier10 kmLaad en Zaad11 kmDraaisterhuizen11 kmNieuw Buren11 kmIndijk11 kmHemelum11 kmHeeg11 kmOosthem11 kmBolsward11 kmWarns11 kmSchraard11 kmSotterum11 kmNijezijl11 kmOsingahuizen12 kmNijland12 kmWons12 kmYpecolsga12 kmBittens12 kmSchettens12 kmStavoren12 kmCornwerd12 kmIJlst12 kmFolsgare12 kmHarkezijl12 km
Workum from above
Around Workum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hegemer MarNature9.8 kmDe MorraNature9.9 kmFluessenNature7.6 kmAldkarreNature9.7 kmFlakke BrekkenNature4.0 kmIdzegaasterpoelNature8.4 kmWarkumerwaardNature3.3 kmLangehoekspolleNature7.8 kmSint-Werenfriduskerk, WorkumMonument0.5 kmGrote Kerk, WorkumMonument0.3 kmScheepstimmerwerf De HoopMonument1.2 kmDe Snip, WorkumMonument1.4 kmDe NijlânnermolenMonument2.0 kmMonnikenburenmolenMonument2.9 kmStadhuis, WorkumMonument0.2 kmDoopsgezinde kerk, WorkumMonument0.2 kmNoard 173Museum0.5 kmMuseum Warkums ErfskipMuseum0.3 kmJopie Huisman MuseumMuseum0.2 kmMuseum HindeloopenMuseum5.2 kmEerste Friese SchaatsmuseumMuseum5.2 kmWorkumStation1.1 kmHindeloopenStation4.0 kmKoudum-MolkwerumStation8.9 kmStavoren, terminal V&OFerry port12 kmBuurtveer Balk-HeegFerry port13 kmSneekPlace15 kmHarlingenPlace22 kmJourePlace24 kmFranekerPlace24 kmLemmerPlace23 kmIJlstPlace12 km
Postal code
8711
Getting to Workum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
77 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
88 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
133 kmWorkumRailway station
1.1 kmHindeloopenRailway station
4 kmKoudum-MolkwerumRailway station
8.9 kmStavoren, terminal V&OEnkhuizen (-Stavoren)
12 kmBuurtveer Balk-HeegFerry port
13 kmPlaces near Workum
Places with a climate like Workum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Workum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Workum.
What is the hottest month in Workum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Workum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Workum?
August is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Workum?
The postal code of Workum is 8711.