Oosterend Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Oosterend, Friesland, Netherlands, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 20°C (68°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in February.

Oosterend sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 995 mm (39 in) per year. May is the sunniest month, averaging 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Oosterend

In Oosterend, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Oosterend

On average, Oosterend receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 995 mm (39 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives high rainfall, averaging 113 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less rainfall, with 46 mm (1.8 in) over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Oosterend Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Oosterend

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Oosterend. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Humidity in Oosterend by Month

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 90%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Oosterend 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Oosterend

The best time to visit Oosterend is during July, August and September, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 18°C (65°F) and 20°C (68°F). With rainfall of 84 mm (3.3 in) to 108 mm (4.3 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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