Maeslantkering
Maeslantkering is a flood barrier that forms part of the Europoortkering and the Delta Works. It is one of the 60 sights of the Netherlands on this site and is ranked 20th among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C. April is one of the drier months, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm of rain. To reach the barrier, you can fly into Rotterdam The Hague Airport, which is 19 km away. The site is 67 km from Amsterdam.
Visitors can combine a trip to the Maeslantkering with visits to the Oude Kerk, Delft City Hall, Nieuwe Kerk, Noordeinde Palace, or the Peace Palace, all located within about 17 km. The barrier is wheelchair accessible. Admission costs 2.5. Opening hours are 10:00-16:00 from Monday to Friday, and 11:00-17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 60 | 64 | 43 | 61 | 70 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 95 | 84 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
