Willemstad Archaeological Site
Historic fortified town in South Holland
A compact Dutch town with 17th-century fortifications, a harbour and canal-lined streets. Visitors cycle the surrounding countryside, inspect ramparts and eat fresh seafood at quay-side cafés.
Willemstad at a Glance#
Address: Willemstad, Netherlands
Admission: Free (town)
How to Get to Willemstad#
Willemstad (the small fortified town) is reachable by car from the Rotterdam/Breda area via the A17/A59 and local provincial roads; driving distances from central Rotterdam are on the order of 30-40 km. There are also regional bus connections from nearby larger railway towns (Dordrecht, Breda or Roosendaal) with short walks from the local bus stops into the historic centre.
Best Time to Visit Willemstad#
Best time is late spring through summer when temperatures are mild and outdoor sightseeing and canal activities are most enjoyable.
Weather & Climate near Willemstad#
Willemstad'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 (797 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 64 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 49 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 71 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 78 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 82 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 76 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
