AI-generatedFraneker at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 795 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Franeker
Franeker 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, Franeker is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Franeker
The best time to visit Franeker is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.0 °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 August with 86 mm.
Franeker through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Franeker in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Franeker in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Franeker in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Franeker in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2.3 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
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 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 Franeker 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 15° to 12°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Franeker in October?
In October, Franeker is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min08:02 – 18:45
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 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 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %28 %
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 Franeker
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 Franeker: score 42 against 8. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 42better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sea | 13.8° | 19.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Franeker month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January6° · Sea 6° · 1.9 h
In January, Franeker is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in January10February6° · Sea 5° · 3.1 h
In February, Franeker is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in February16March9° · Sea 6° · 4.7 h
In March, Franeker is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °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 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in March25April13° · Sea 9° · 6.9 h
In April, Franeker is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in April25May17° · Sea 12° · 7.8 h
In May, Franeker is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in May26June19° · Sea 15° · 7.6 h
In June, Franeker is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in June39July22° · Sea 18° · 7.6 h
In July, Franeker is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker – and yet one of the best months here.
Franeker in July42August22° · Sea 19° · 6.9 h
In August, Franeker is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Franeker – and yet one of the best months here.
Franeker in August16September19° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h
In September, Franeker is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °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 72 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in September8October14° · Sea 14° · 3.7 h
In October, Franeker is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in October5November9° · Sea 10° · 2.1 h
In November, Franeker is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 69 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker in November6December6° · Sea 7° · 1.8 h
In December, Franeker is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °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 71 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Franeker.
Franeker 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 Franeker
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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 6° | 1° | 5.5° | 1.9 h | 13 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 6° | 1° | 4.8° | 3.1 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 9° | 2° | 6.0° | 4.7 h | 11 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 13° | 4° | 8.9° | 6.9 h | 10 | 42 |
| MayMay | 25 | 17° | 8° | 12.2° | 7.8 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 19° | 11° | 15.4° | 7.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 22° | 13° | 17.8° | 7.6 h | 14 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 22° | 13° | 19.0° | 6.9 h | 14 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 19° | 11° | 17.1° | 5.2 h | 12 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 14° | 7° | 13.8° | 3.7 h | 14 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 9° | 4° | 10.4° | 2.1 h | 15 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 6° | 1° | 7.3° | 1.8 h | 14 | 71 |
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
53.19° N, 5.54° E · 4 m · Europe/Amsterdam
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Franeker
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.0 – 14.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Franeker ranges from 4.8 °C in February to 19.0 °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 20.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.5° | 4.0° | 7.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.8° | 3.4° | 6.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.0° | 3.5° | 7.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.9° | 7.9° | 10.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.2° | 10.7° | 13.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.4° | 14.0° | 17.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 16.6° | 19.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.0° | 18.1° | 20.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.1° | 15.9° | 18.3° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.8° | 13.0° | 14.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.4° | 9.4° | 11.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.3° | 5.9° | 8.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Franeker
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 3.7 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Franeker, 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 Franeker: 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, Franeker has about 14 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Franeker
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 Franeker
How breezy and how cloudy Franeker 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 Franeker typically peaks at 28 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Franeker: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Franeker
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Franeker 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.
Franeker has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.9 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
- 450 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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Franeker vs Harlingen
In October the holiday weather in Franeker and Harlingen is about equally good (score 8 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Harlingen as in Franeker. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Franeker | Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 16 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Franeker ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Franeker
When is the best time to visit Franeker?
The best time to visit Franeker 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 Franeker?
The sea temperature in Franeker ranges from 4.8 °C in February to 19.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Franeker in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Franeker?
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 Franeker?
Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is August with 86 mm. The driest month is April with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Franeker get?
Franeker gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Franeker in?
Franeker is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Franeker?
Franeker has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 25, summer holidays 41, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 7.