AI-generatedDelfzijl at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 819 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Delfzijl
Delfzijl has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Delfzijl is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Delfzijl
The best time to visit Delfzijl is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from May to July and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 96 mm.
Delfzijl through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Delfzijl in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–18 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Delfzijl in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Delfzijl in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Delfzijl in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul, Oct – 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: August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5718:39
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 07:35–08:45 · evening 17:51–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:35 · evening 19:00–19:14
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 Delfzijl compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 11°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Sea | 15° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Delfzijl in October?
In October, Delfzijl is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min07:57 – 18:39
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %
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 Delfzijl
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 Delfzijl: score 48 against 8. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 48better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sea | 13.4° | 19.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 69 mmbetter | 89 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Delfzijl month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January5° · Sea 5° · 1.4 h
In January, Delfzijl is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in January10February6° · Sea 4° · 2.5 h
In February, Delfzijl is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in February13March10° · Sea 5° · 3.9 h
In March, Delfzijl is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in March21April14° · Sea 8° · 6.2 h
In April, Delfzijl is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in April21May18° · Sea 12° · 6.9 h
In May, Delfzijl is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in May28June20° · Sea 15° · 6.8 h
In June, Delfzijl is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in June42July23° · Sea 18° · 6.5 h
In July, Delfzijl is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in July48August23° · Sea 19° · 6.0 h
In August, Delfzijl is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Delfzijl – and yet one of the best months here.
Delfzijl in August18September19° · Sea 17° · 4.9 h
In September, Delfzijl is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in September8October14° · Sea 13° · 3.3 h
In October, Delfzijl is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in October8November9° · Sea 10° · 1.8 h
In November, Delfzijl is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl in November7December6° · Sea 6° · 1.4 h
In December, Delfzijl is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delfzijl.
Delfzijl 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 Delfzijl
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 (0°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 7 | 5° | 0° | 4.5° | 1.4 h | 13 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 6° | 0° | 3.9° | 2.5 h | 11 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 10° | 2° | 5.1° | 3.9 h | 11 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 14° | 4° | 8.1° | 6.2 h | 11 | 54 |
| MayMay | 21 | 18° | 7° | 11.9° | 6.9 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 20° | 10° | 15.4° | 6.8 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 23° | 12° | 18.0° | 6.5 h | 16 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 23° | 12° | 19.2° | 6.0 h | 14 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 19° | 10° | 17.2° | 4.9 h | 11 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 14° | 7° | 13.4° | 3.3 h | 13 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 9° | 4° | 9.6° | 1.8 h | 13 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 6° | 1° | 6.3° | 1.4 h | 13 | 65 |
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 Delfzijl
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.4 – 14.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Delfzijl ranges from 3.9 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
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 18.1 and 20.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.5° | 2.7° | 5.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.9° | 2.3° | 6.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.1° | 2.5° | 6.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.1° | 6.5° | 9.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.9° | 10.6° | 13.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.4° | 13.9° | 16.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.0° | 16.8° | 19.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.2° | 18.1° | 20.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.2° | 16.1° | 18.3° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.4° | 12.4° | 14.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.6° | 8.5° | 11.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 4.5° | 7.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Delfzijl
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 3.3 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Delfzijl, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 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 Delfzijl: 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, Delfzijl has about 13 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Delfzijl
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 Delfzijl
How breezy and how cloudy Delfzijl 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 Delfzijl typically peaks at 22 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: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Delfzijl: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Delfzijl
How often the day gets hot in Delfzijl (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Delfzijl has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Delfzijl
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Delfzijl 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.
Delfzijl has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.4 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
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 540 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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Delfzijl vs Emden
In October the holiday weather in Delfzijl and Emden is about equally good (score 8 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Emden as in Delfzijl. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Delfzijl | Emden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Aug | Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Delfzijl ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Delfzijl
When is the best time to visit Delfzijl?
The best time to visit Delfzijl is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Delfzijl?
The sea temperature in Delfzijl ranges from 3.9 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Delfzijl in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Delfzijl?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Delfzijl?
Rain is frequent from May to July and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 96 mm. The driest month is March with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Delfzijl get?
Delfzijl gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.9 hours a day; in January there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Delfzijl in?
Delfzijl is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Delfzijl?
A nonstop flight from London to Delfzijl takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Delfzijl?
Delfzijl has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 22, summer holidays 46, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 7.