Hoorn Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Hoorn's Essential Highlights

Hoorn served as a major base for the Dutch East India Company during the 17th century, a legacy reflected in its well-preserved maritime architecture. This selection features the 16th-century Hoofdtoren and the Oosterpoort, the city's last remaining gate. Highlights include the Westfries Museum's Golden Age collection and the historic steam tram to Medemblik. A dedicated water taxi network connects key harbor sites, including the cultural hub of Oostereiland.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

6° (feels like 0°) · extremes -4°–11°
3° at night
15 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

6° (feels like 0°) · extremes -3°–11°
3° at night
13 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 3°) · extremes -1°–14°
4° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–19°
7° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 6°–22°
10° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 10°–25°
13° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 13°–27°
15° at night
16 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 13°–27°
16° at night
15 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
20°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 10°–23°
14° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 6°–18°
10° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–14°
7° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -2°–11°
4° at night
16 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Dutch
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +31

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

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Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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