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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit North Sea for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-1 °C to 19 °C
3 °C to 20 °C
1.38 – 3.7 in (8 – 16 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 8.4 °C (Sylt) and 9 °C (Norderney)
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Geographical location
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The North Sea in northern Europe covers an area of approximately 357000 square miles and is 95 metres deep on average.
It borders Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Norway and Denmark. It also borders the European North Sea in the north, the English Channel in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east.
In the North Sea there are various groups of islands, the most famous of which are the East Frisian and North Frisian islands. The climate data of the two popular German destinations Sylt (North Frisia) and Norderney (East Frisia) are shown on this page as examples.
Other well known German North Sea islands are Föhr, Amrum, Borkum, Pellworm, Langeoog, Spiekeroog and Juist.
Climate at the North Sea
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Characteristics of the North Sea are quite many rainy days, steady wind and a strong tidal change between low and high tide about every 12 hours. In the neighbouring regions there is a maritime climate with moderate temperatures in summer and often mild temperatures in winter, as the sea stores the heat. The temperature of the water varies from region to region.
In the northern North Sea, the water temperature is usually around 10 °C, while in more southern areas the temperature rises to 20 °C in summer. The summer months on the German North Sea islands are comparatively fresh, but quite friendly and with 7 to 8 hours of sunshine per day also very pleasant. In fact, Sylt, for example, is one of the sunniest regions in the north.
Best Time to Visit North Sea: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 3 °C Water max. 6 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 4 °C Water max. 7 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 11 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 14 °C | MayMay MaximumMax. 14 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in the North Sea |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in the North Sea | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in the North Sea | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in the North Sea | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 13 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 11 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 5 °C Water max. 8 °C |
When to go to the North Sea?
Basically the North Sea is worth a trip all year round. Between November and February it is not only cold, but the days are also very short and gloomy. From mid-March it will be slower, Easter is already a very popular travel season on Sylt, Norderney and the other islands.
The best time to visit the North Sea Islands is between May and mid-October. In the summer months, the North Sea warms up in the south so that bathing is also possible on warm days. Although there is precipitation all year round, the constant wind changes the weather faster than in other regions. Because of the wind, the North Sea is very popular with sailors and surfers.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (North Sea) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Sylt | June, July, August, and September |
| Norderney | June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts North Sea
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Sylt
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables North Sea
In the following, you will find some climate tables for North Sea, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Sylt (North Sea)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| Night Temperature | -1° | -1° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 4° | 1° |
| Water Temperature | 4° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.24 | 1.38 | 1.77 | 1.57 | 1.65 | 2.2 | 2.44 | 2.83 | 3.27 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 2.83 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Sylt is 8.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (16.2 °C)
Coldest month: February (0.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Sylt is 17 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
August
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 29.41 inch on 133 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.7 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Norderney (North Sea)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 5° |
| Night Temperature | -0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 4° | 1° |
| Water Temperature | 6° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 8° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.36 | 1.6 | 2.08 | 1.62 | 1.92 | 2.47 | 2.99 | 2.87 | 2.84 | 3.16 | 3.45 | 2.93 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Norderney is 9 °C.Warmest month: August (17 °C)
Coldest month: January (1.5 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Norderney is 20 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, and August
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.29 inch on 138 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
The North Sea is one of the busiest seas in the world and there are many ports on the mainland worth seeing. Especially the numerous fishing harbours are particularly popular with tourists and promise exciting, maritime impressions. Most of the offers in the Dutch and German North Sea resorts are aimed at sport and recreation.
Exciting sights are for example the seal station in Norddeich, the German Naval Museum (Wilhelmshaven), the lighthouse Norderney and the Zwischenahner Meer. On the North Frisian islands we recommend the Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt, the Amrum beach and the legendary Uwe Düne near Kampen, while in West Frisia, for example, the Drents-Friese Wold National Park is worth a visit.
Popular Activities
Sylt: Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour by Bus
Tours
from 23 $ »
Discover the beauty of Sylt island on this air-conditioned bus tour from Trift to popular areas like the grassy dunes of Kampen, the Hörnumer Odde nature preserve, and the village of Munkmarsch.
Norderney: Interactive Smartphone Scavenger Hunt Game
Activities
from 38 $ »
Unlock the secrets of Norderney island by solving puzzles and playing minigames with this smartphone game. Dive into sites like Cape Norderney and the Water Tower with interactive games.
Norderney: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Around Norderney
Activities
from 38 $ »
Take part in a modern audio book scavenger hunt around the harbor and west beach of Norderney. Play an exciting audio puzzle tour on the second largest East Frisian island.
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Sylt: Slow Intensive Vinyasa Yoga Class | Sylt: Private Beach Yoga Course | Sylt: Beach Vinyasa Yoga Group Course | Keitum: Guided Village Walking Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Sylt (Station Tinnum)
broken clouds, 3.9 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 11 mph SSW
Air Pressure: 1039 hPa Humidity: 87 %
Air Pressure: 1039 hPa Humidity: 87 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:32 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| 3 °C to 4 °C | 3 °C to 4 °C | 4 °C to 5 °C | 4 °C to 5 °C | 5 °C to 6 °C | 4 °C to 5 °C |
| Clouds: 42 % | Clouds: 53 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 31 % | Clouds: 98 % | Clouds: 80 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.03 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.04 in of rain | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Germany: Regions
North Sea is part of the holiday destination Germany. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Hottest Month
August: 19 °C
Day Temperature in Norderney
August: 19 °CDay Temperature in Norderney
Coldest Month
February: -1 °C
Night Temperature in Sylt
February: -1 °CNight Temperature in Sylt
Rainiest Month
November: 3.7 in
Rain in Sylt
November: 3.7 inRain in Sylt
Driest Month
February: 1.38 in
Rain in Sylt
February: 1.38 inRain in Sylt
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 20 °C
Water Temperature in Norderney
July: 20 °CWater Temperature in Norderney
Sunniest Month
June: 8.2 hours/day
Sunshine in Sylt
June: 8.2 hours/daySunshine in Sylt
Distances to North Sea
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylt | 420 mi | 3710 mi | 5530 mi |
| Norderney | 340 mi | 3700 mi | 5560 mi |
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North Sea: Experiences of our Visitors
Something from everyone, sometimes sun times wind and cool-even North Sea weather
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Hello together we were back on Norderney from the beginning until the middle of April 2018. We come to the island that has become our second home at least twice a year. We’re just comfortable here. As always, the weather was made for us with sun and wind. Everything for cycling and hiking. We’ll be back soon.
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Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
There was everything from bright sunshine to heavy rain.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
It has never rained heavily. 1 hour of light drizzle, mostly on the
At night one could count on heavy rainfalls, from noon on always beautiful sunshine and it was pleasantly warm.
Been there last week in August.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
The weather was partly sunny, partly cloudy, but mostly dry.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
It was just winter.pity that there was no snow.It rained a lot.
Weather Rating: 1 stars – Mostly bad
the first day of arrival was cold and stormy, but from the second day it was sunny and warm
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
from 16 days, lots of sun, very pleasant temperatures, little rain and wind
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
sunshine sometimes very windy
2 days calm and very warm
beautiful and 19 degrees warm North Sea
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
It was Majorca weather. From 14 days 1 day was not quite
Sometimes it was too warm in the wicker beach chair.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather was very changeable. One day very cool and windy, the next days sun and a little warmer and less windy, then rain and wind, but pleasant temperature.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
dry for a week with sun and very good temperatures. Sometimes I could even go for a walk without my jacket.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent