Reiderland Area
Former Dutch municipality in Groningen province
A low-lying area in Groningen province, Reiderland features polders, canals and cycling routes; visitors seeking rural Netherlands time come for birdwatching, quiet waterways and local farms.
Reiderland at a Glance#
Address: Reiderland (former municipality; now part of Oldambt municipality), Groningen province, Netherlands
About Reiderland#
Reiderland was a municipality in the province of Groningen in the northeastern Netherlands. It existed as an administrative unit until it was merged into the municipality of Oldambt on 1 January 2010.
The area is rural and close to the Dutch-German border, with low-lying agricultural land and local villages rather than major tourist attractions. Roads link the former municipality to nearby towns in Groningen province and across the border into Germany.
Reiderland functioned as a local municipal authority until the 2010 reorganization; municipal services and administration were transferred to Oldambt on merger. Historic village centres and local waterways served the community economy.
Geographically it sits in the northeast of the Netherlands in the province of Groningen, near the international border with Germany and within the flat polder landscape typical of the region.
- Municipal change: Ceased to exist as an independent municipality on 1 January 2010 when it was merged into the new municipality of Oldambt.
Best Time to Visit Reiderland#
Best visited late spring through summer (May-September) for the warmest, driest weather and longer daylight for outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Reiderland#
Reiderland'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 (763 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 65 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 44 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 60 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 12° | 5° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 76 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 77 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 64 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 68 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 69 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 72 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 71 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |