Huis ter Kleef

Ruins Ruined medieval castle and historic defensive site

Ruined manor house near Haarlem featuring castle remnants and historic grounds; visited for archaeology, local history and occasional cultural events.

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Huis ter Kleef
Huis ter Kleef ruins, Haarlem / Heemstede area, North Holland, Netherlands
52.3958, 4.6347
Open daylight hours (ruin site)
Free (site and ruins), small fees for guided tours or events may apply

How to Get to Huis ter Kleef #

Huis ter Kleef is in the Haarlem/Heemstede area of North Holland. It is best reached by local roads or bike routes from Haarlem centre; public-transport connections include local buses that serve the area-check municipal tourist information for exact stops and walking routes.

Tips for Visiting Huis ter Kleef #

  • The castle ruin sits near the Kleverberg/Huis ter Kleef sports grounds-combine with a walk through nearby parks.
  • Check local tourist-office opening times if hoping to enter any preserved rooms or see interpretive displays.
  • Visit in late afternoon for warm light on the old brickwork and fewer local footballers.

Best Time to Visit Huis ter Kleef #

Late spring through summer is best for combining the ruin with other Haarlem cultural visits and parkland walks.

Spring / Summer
Apr-Aug · 8-25°C (46-77°F)
Pleasant for walks and outdoor photography; nearby parks are in leaf.
Autumn / Winter
Sep-Mar · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Cooler, quieter-good for moody photographs but less comfortable for long visits.

Weather & Climate near Huis ter Kleef #

Climate

Huis ter Kleef's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (837 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.7 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 11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
5.1 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 8°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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