AI-generatedCallantsoog at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 820 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Callantsoog
Callantsoog has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Callantsoog is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Callantsoog
The best time to visit Callantsoog is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 98 mm.
Callantsoog through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Callantsoog in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Callantsoog in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Callantsoog in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Callantsoog in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0518:49
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 07:44–08:53 · evening 18:01–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:44 · evening 19:10–19:23
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 Callantsoog 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 sea cools from 16° to 13°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 16° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Callantsoog in October?
In October, Callantsoog is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min08:05 – 18:49
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %20 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Callantsoog
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Callantsoog: score 40 against 7. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 40better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 14.8° | 18.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 85 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Callantsoog month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January6° · Sea 7° · 2.3 h
In January, Callantsoog is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in January11February6° · Sea 6° · 3.5 h
In February, Callantsoog is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in February18March9° · Sea 6° · 5.0 h
In March, Callantsoog is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine 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, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in March27April13° · Sea 9° · 7.2 h
In April, Callantsoog is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in April28May16° · Sea 12° · 8.0 h
In May, Callantsoog is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in May27June19° · Sea 15° · 7.7 h
In June, Callantsoog is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in June36July21° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h
In July, Callantsoog is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog – and yet one of the best months here.
Callantsoog in July40August21° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h
In August, Callantsoog is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Callantsoog – and yet one of the best months here.
Callantsoog in August18September19° · Sea 18° · 5.4 h
In September, Callantsoog is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in September7October15° · Sea 15° · 3.9 h
In October, Callantsoog is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in October3November10° · Sea 12° · 2.3 h
In November, Callantsoog is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 86 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog in November4December7° · Sea 9° · 2.0 h
In December, Callantsoog is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Callantsoog.
Callantsoog 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 Callantsoog
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 6° | 2° | 6.5° | 2.3 h | 14 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 6° | 2° | 5.7° | 3.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 9° | 3° | 6.3° | 5.0 h | 10 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 13° | 6° | 8.5° | 7.2 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 28 | 16° | 9° | 11.5° | 8.0 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 19° | 12° | 14.7° | 7.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 21° | 14° | 17.2° | 7.8 h | 13 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 21° | 15° | 18.6° | 7.1 h | 13 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 19° | 12° | 17.5° | 5.4 h | 12 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 15° | 9° | 14.8° | 3.9 h | 15 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 10° | 5° | 11.6° | 2.3 h | 16 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 7° | 3° | 8.5° | 2.0 h | 15 | 80 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Callantsoog
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.0 – 15.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Callantsoog ranges from 5.7 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to January 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 17.7 and 19.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.5° | 4.8° | 7.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.7° | 4.3° | 7.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.3° | 4.3° | 7.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.5° | 7.5° | 9.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.5° | 10.3° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.7° | 13.8° | 15.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 16.2° | 18.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.5° | 16.3° | 18.4° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 14.8° | 14.0° | 15.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.6° | 10.5° | 12.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.5° | 7.5° | 9.3° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Callantsoog
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 3.9 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Callantsoog, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Callantsoog: 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, Callantsoog has about 15 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Callantsoog
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 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 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 Callantsoog
How breezy and how cloudy Callantsoog 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 Callantsoog typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Callantsoog: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Callantsoog
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Callantsoog 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.
Callantsoog has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 380 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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Callantsoog vs Julianadorp
In October the holiday weather in Callantsoog and Julianadorp is about equally good (score 7 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Julianadorp as in Callantsoog. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Callantsoog | Julianadorp |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Callantsoog ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Callantsoog
When is the best time to visit Callantsoog?
The best time to visit Callantsoog 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 Callantsoog?
The sea temperature in Callantsoog ranges from 5.7 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Callantsoog in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Callantsoog?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Callantsoog?
Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 98 mm. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Callantsoog get?
Callantsoog gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Callantsoog in?
Callantsoog is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Callantsoog?
Callantsoog has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 28, summer holidays 39, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 5.