AI-generatedBolsward at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 973 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Bolsward
Bolsward has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Bolsward is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bolsward
The best time to visit Bolsward is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 111 mm.
Bolsward through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bolsward in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Bolsward in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Bolsward in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Bolsward in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
08:0218:45
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:41–08:50 · evening 17:57–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:27–07:41 · evening 19:06–19:20
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bolsward compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Bolsward in October?
In October, Bolsward is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bolsward.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min08:02 – 18:45
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 34 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %18 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Bolsward
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Bolsward: score 78 against 42. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 66 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bolsward month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January6° · 2.0 h
In January, Bolsward is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in January14February6° · 3.2 h
In February, Bolsward is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in February28March9° · 4.8 h
In March, Bolsward is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in March61April13° · 6.9 h
In April, Bolsward is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in April78May17° · 7.7 h
In May, Bolsward is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in May77June19° · 7.5 h
In June, Bolsward is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in June72July22° · 7.5 h
In July, Bolsward is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 103 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in July70August22° · 6.8 h
In August, Bolsward is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in August68September19° · 5.2 h
In September, Bolsward is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in September42October14° · 3.8 h
In October, Bolsward is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in October12November9° · 2.2 h
In November, Bolsward is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 89 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in November5December6° · 1.9 h
In December, Bolsward is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 90 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolsward.
Bolsward in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bolsward
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 6° | 1° | 2.0 h | 14 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | 1° | 3.2 h | 12 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 9° | 2° | 4.8 h | 11 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 13° | 4° | 6.9 h | 10 | 47 |
| MayMay | 78 | 17° | 8° | 7.7 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 19° | 11° | 7.5 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 15 | 103 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 22° | 13° | 6.8 h | 15 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 19° | 11° | 5.2 h | 13 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 14° | 7° | 3.8 h | 16 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 9° | 4° | 2.2 h | 16 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 1° | 1.9 h | 16 | 90 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.07° N, 5.53° E · 2 m · Europe/Amsterdam
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bolsward
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Bolsward, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bolsward: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bolsward has about 16 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bolsward
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bolsward
How breezy and how cloudy Bolsward is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bolsward typically peaks at 34 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Bolsward: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Bolsward
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Bolsward in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bolsward has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 440 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Netherlands
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Dutch
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +31
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bolsward vs Sneek
In October the holiday weather in Bolsward and Sneek is about equally good (score 42 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Sneek as in Bolsward.
| in October | Bolsward | Sneek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Bolsward ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bolsward
When is the best time to visit Bolsward?
The best time to visit Bolsward is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bolsward?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Bolsward?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 111 mm. The driest month is April with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bolsward get?
Bolsward gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Bolsward in?
Bolsward is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Bolsward?
Bolsward has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 78, summer holidays 71, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 7.