Oude Kerk
Oude Kerk is a Gothic architecture church building in Delft and is a Rijksmonument. Dedicated to Hippolytus, this brick structure dates back to the 14th century and serves as a Protestant Church in the Netherlands. It is one of the 60 sights of the Netherlands listed on this site and is ranked 40th among the country's sights by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather in Delft is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 21 °C. The wettest months are October and November, which see about 15 to 17 rainy days. To reach the church, you can fly into Rotterdam The Hague Airport, which is 8 km away. The site is also 53 km from Amsterdam.
Visitors can combine a trip to Oude Kerk with nearby sights such as Delft City Hall, located 0.2 km away, or Nieuwe Kerk, which is 0.3 km away. Other options within 9 km include Binnenhof, Mauritshuis, and Noordeinde Palace. Entry to the church requires a fee. Opening hours vary by season: from February to October, it is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. From November to January, it is open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 16:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °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 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 60 | 66 | 44 | 63 | 71 | 82 | 92 | 90 | 93 | 94 | 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.
