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Bruinisse weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Bruinisse at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 23°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.8°
Sunshine a year
1,800 h
Rain a year
774 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
1 m

Climate in Bruinisse

Bruinisse has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Bruinisse is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bruinisse

The best time to visit Bruinisse is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is frequent in May and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 78 mm.

Bruinisse through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bruinisse in spring

Mar – May

21

Poor

  • 11–18 °C by day
  • Sea 9 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Bruinisse in summer

Jun – Aug

43

Fair

  • 21–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Bruinisse in autumn

Sep – Nov

12

Poor

  • 11–20 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Bruinisse in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 7 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 2.4 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May, Oct – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bruinisse for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

9

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

08:0618:53

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:45–08:52 · evening 18:07–19:13
Blue hour
Morning 07:32–07:45 · evening 19:13–19:26

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 Bruinisse compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The sea cools from 16° to 13°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°13°
Night-time low10°7°
Sea16°13°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Bruinisse in October?

In October, Bruinisse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 47 min08:06 – 18:53
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Bruinisse

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Bruinisse: score 48 against 9. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Bruinisse
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score948better
Daytime high15°23°
Night-time low8°14°
Sea15.2°18.8°
Sunshine3.8 h6.7 hbetter
Rainy days1413better
Rainfall78 mm76 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bruinisse month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January7° · Sea 7° · 2.3 h

In January, Bruinisse is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in January
10February7° · Sea 6° · 3.2 h

In February, Bruinisse is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in February
16March11° · Sea 7° · 4.7 h

In March, Bruinisse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in March
23April15° · Sea 9° · 6.6 h

In April, Bruinisse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in April
23May18° · Sea 12° · 7.4 h

In May, Bruinisse is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in May
37June21° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h

In June, Bruinisse is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in June
45July23° · Sea 17° · 7.4 h

In July, Bruinisse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bruinisse – and yet one of the best months here.

Bruinisse in July
48August23° · Sea 19° · 6.7 h

In August, Bruinisse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bruinisse – and yet one of the best months here.

Bruinisse in August
23September20° · Sea 18° · 5.2 h

In September, Bruinisse is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in September
9October15° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h

In October, Bruinisse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in October
5November11° · Sea 12° · 2.3 h

In November, Bruinisse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in November
6December7° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h

In December, Bruinisse is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bruinisse.

Bruinisse in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bruinisse

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 8°Sea 15°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan87°2°6.7°2.3 h1263
FebruaryFeb107°2°6.0°3.2 h1155
MarchMar1611°3°6.5°4.7 h1152
AprilApr2315°6°8.6°6.6 h1145
MayMay2318°9°11.6°7.4 h1261
JuneJun3721°12°14.9°7.5 h1061
JulyJul4523°14°17.4°7.4 h1374
AugustAug4823°14°18.8°6.7 h1376
SeptemberSep2320°12°17.9°5.2 h1264
OctoberOct915°8°15.2°3.8 h1478
NovemberNov511°5°11.9°2.3 h1473
DecemberDec67°3°8.6°1.8 h1473

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

51.66° N, 4.09° E · 1 m · Europe/Amsterdam

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Bruinisse

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October15.2°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 14.3 – 16.2 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 15.2°8 in 10 years 14.3° – 16.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Bruinisse ranges from 6.0 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.0 and 20.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan6.7°5.1°8.2°cold
FebruaryFeb6.0°4.3°7.4°cold
MarchMar6.5°4.6°7.9°cold
AprilApr8.6°7.2°9.9°cold
MayMay11.6°10.3°12.8°cold
JuneJun14.9°13.7°15.9°cold
JulyJul17.4°16.5°18.3°fresh
AugustAug18.8°18.0°20.1°fresh
SeptemberSep17.9°16.8°18.8°fresh
OctoberOct15.2°14.3°16.2°cold
NovemberNov11.9°10.8°12.8°cold
DecemberDec8.6°7.6°9.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bruinisse

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,800 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Bruinisse, 35 % 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 Bruinisse: 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.

Per year
774 mm on 148 days
Wettest month
Oct · 78 mm
Driest month
Apr · 45 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Bruinisse has about 14 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Bruinisse

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 70 min
Fair skin
about 90 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 Bruinisse

How breezy and how cloudy Bruinisse 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 27 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Bruinisse typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 60 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Bruinisse: 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.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Bruinisse

How often the day gets hot in Bruinisse (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
4 days
Hottest month
Jul · 23 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 15 °C

In October, Bruinisse has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Bruinisse

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Bruinisse 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.

Bruinisse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    26

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    47

    FairBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 2.1 h of sun a day
    • 13 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
320 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.

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Bruinisse vs Zierikzee

In October the holiday weather in Bruinisse and Zierikzee is about equally good (score 9 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Zierikzee as in Bruinisse. The sea is about equally warm.

Bruinisse vs Zierikzee, in October
in OctoberBruinisseZierikzee
Holiday weather score99
Daytime high15°15°
Sea15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberBruinisse 15°Zierikzee 15°
BruinisseZierikzee
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Netherlands in October: the best places

In October, Bruinisse ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Dordrecht15°49
  6. 6Gorinchem15°49
  7. 7's-Hertogenbosch15°49
  8. 8Gouda15°48
  9. 20BruinisseThis page15°15°9
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Frequently asked questions about Bruinisse

When is the best time to visit Bruinisse?

The best time to visit Bruinisse is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Bruinisse?

The sea temperature in Bruinisse ranges from 6.0 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Bruinisse in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Bruinisse?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Bruinisse?

Rain is frequent in May and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 78 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bruinisse get?

Bruinisse gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Bruinisse in?

Bruinisse is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Bruinisse?

Bruinisse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 26, summer holidays 47, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 7.