Climate Insights for Balk

De Fryske Marren, Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
July
104mm rain
Best to Visit
June, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balk is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 992mm of precipitation falls per year. Balk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Apr Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° May Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jun Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jul Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Aug Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 17° Sep Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Oct Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Dec Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Balk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 21°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Balk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 992mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 104mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 60mm. That's 44mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 32km/h Feb Wind Speed: 32km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 30km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Balk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Balk, which began on March 20, 2026. Balk is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 265mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 17°
Jul 18°
Aug 19°
Sep 16°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Balk is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
6 °C
32 km/h
87 mm
2 cm
Feb
3 °C
6 °C
32 km/h
79 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
8 °C
29 km/h
72 mm
2 cm
Apr
7 °C
11 °C
27 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
15 °C
26 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
19 °C
25 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
20 °C
26 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
21 °C
25 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
18 °C
25 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
14 °C
28 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
10 °C
30 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
7 °C
31 km/h
91 mm
3 cm
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