De Naald, Apeldoorn

Monument Stone obelisk monument in Apeldoorn

A freestanding monument in Apeldoorn frequently photographed by visitors exploring the town centre and nearby parks.

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De Naald, Apeldoorn
De Naald, Apeldoorn (public monument in central park area)
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How to Get to De Naald, Apeldoorn #

De Naald sits within Apeldoorn’s urban parkland and is walkable from the city center (roughly a 5-15 minute walk depending on the exact start point). Local buses serve nearby stops; the city’s railway station is a 10-20 minute walk away.

Tips for Visiting De Naald, Apeldoorn #

  • Stand at the base and look up - the obelisk's proportions resolve from that angle.
  • Combine this visit with a stroll through Apeldoorn's nearby palace gardens if in season.
  • Visit on National Remembrance Days when wreaths and ceremonies give context to the monument.

Best Time to Visit De Naald, Apeldoorn #

Late spring and summer provide the most comfortable conditions for a park visit; public ceremonies can shape the experience.

Spring-Summer
April-August · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Pleasant weather for a park walk and to see the monument in daylight.
Autumn
September-October · 6-15°C (43-59°F)
Cooler light and fewer tourists; wreath-laying ceremonies sometimes occur.

Weather & Climate near De Naald, Apeldoorn #

Climate

De Naald, Apeldoorn's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (893 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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