AI-generatedSchagen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 820 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Schagen
Schagen 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, Schagen is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Schagen
The best time to visit Schagen is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 98 mm.
Schagen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Schagen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–16 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Schagen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Schagen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Schagen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0518:48
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 07:43–08:52 · evening 18:01–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:43 · 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 Schagen 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 | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Schagen in October?
In October, Schagen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Schagen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min08:05 – 18:48
- 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 50 %72 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %20 %
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 Schagen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Schagen: score 82 against 45. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 57 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Schagen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January6° · 2.3 h
In January, Schagen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. 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 Schagen.
Schagen in January16February6° · 3.5 h
In February, Schagen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. 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 Schagen.
Schagen in February28March9° · 5.0 h
In March, Schagen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. 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 Schagen.
Schagen in March59April13° · 7.2 h
In April, Schagen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in April78May16° · 8.0 h
In May, Schagen is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in May82June19° · 7.7 h
In June, Schagen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in June77July21° · 7.8 h
In July, Schagen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in July74August21° · 7.1 h
In August, Schagen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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 good month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in August70September19° · 5.4 h
In September, Schagen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in September45October15° · 3.9 h
In October, Schagen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Schagen.
Schagen in October16November10° · 2.3 h
In November, Schagen is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. 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 Schagen.
Schagen in November6December7° · 2.0 h
In December, Schagen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. 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 Schagen.
Schagen 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 Schagen
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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 6° | 2° | 2.3 h | 14 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 6° | 2° | 3.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 9° | 3° | 5.0 h | 10 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 13° | 6° | 7.2 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 78 | 16° | 9° | 8.0 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 19° | 12° | 7.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 21° | 14° | 7.8 h | 13 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 21° | 15° | 7.1 h | 13 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 19° | 12° | 5.4 h | 12 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 15° | 9° | 3.9 h | 15 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 10° | 5° | 2.3 h | 16 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 7° | 3° | 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
52.79° N, 4.80° E · 3 m · Europe/Amsterdam
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Schagen
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 Schagen, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 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 Schagen: 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, Schagen has about 15 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Schagen
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 Schagen
How breezy and how cloudy Schagen 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 Schagen typically peaks at 31 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 Schagen: 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 Schagen
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Schagen 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.
Schagen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 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
- 390 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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Schagen vs Callantsoog
In October the holiday weather in Schagen and Callantsoog is about equally good (score 45 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Callantsoog as in Schagen.
| in October | Schagen | Callantsoog |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
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In October, Schagen ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Schagen
When is the best time to visit Schagen?
The best time to visit Schagen 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 Schagen?
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 Schagen?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 98 mm. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Schagen get?
Schagen 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 Schagen in?
Schagen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Schagen?
Schagen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 79, summer holidays 75, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 8.