IJmuiden is a town located in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is situated on the North Sea coast, at the entrance to the North Sea Canal. The town is part of the municipality of Velsen, and is located about 30 km northwest of Amsterdam.
IJmuiden is a port town, and the main port of the Netherlands. It is the largest fishing port in the country, and is also an important industrial center. The port is used for both commercial and recreational activities, and is home to the Netherlands' largest fishing fleet.
The town has a long history, with evidence of settlement as far back as the Iron Age. In the Middle Ages, IJmuiden was an important trading center and a major port of the Dutch East India Company. During the 19th century, the port saw major expansion, and it was the site of the first Dutch dry dock.
In World War II, IJmuiden was heavily bombed by the Germans, and the town was almost completely destroyed. After the war, the town was rebuilt, and the port was expanded to accommodate larger vessels. Today, IJmuiden is a bustling port town, with a vibrant fishing industry, an important industrial center, and a popular tourist destination.
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IJmuiden in the Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and warm summers. In winter, temperatures range from 2°C to 6°C, and in summer temperatures range from 17°C to 22°C. Spring is usually mild and wet, with temperatures rising from March onwards. Summer is usually warm and sunny, with occasional thunderstorms. Autumn is mild and wet, with temperatures dropping from September onwards. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year and the area is rarely affected by extreme weather.
Our weather forecast for IJmuiden helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 | max: 10.5 °C min: 7.1 °C |
28.9 m/s 67.3 m/s |
92.7 % 20.6 m |
86.5 % 1,009 hPa |
08:50:10 16:29:41 |
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Dec. 22nd 2024 Dec. 22nd 2024 | max: 9.1 °C min: 5.2 °C |
27.7 m/s 65.9 m/s |
92.5 % 19.1 m |
73.4 % 999 hPa |
08:50:38 16:30:13 |
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Dec. 23rd 2024 Dec. 23rd 2024 | max: 8.0 °C min: 6.7 °C |
29.5 m/s 72.0 m/s |
59.1 % 23.4 m |
73.2 % 1,010 hPa |
08:51:03 16:30:49 |
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Dec. 24th 2024 Dec. 24th 2024 | max: 8.8 °C min: 6 °C |
13.3 m/s 32.2 m/s |
90.6 % 23.9 m |
81.1 % 1,023 hPa |
08:51:24 16:31:28 |
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Dec. 25th 2024 Dec. 25th 2024 | max: 10.0 °C min: 7.9 °C |
20.9 m/s 27.4 m/s |
94.7 % 24.1 m |
95.6 % 1,032 hPa |
08:51:42 16:32:11 |
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Dec. 26th 2024 Dec. 26th 2024 | max: 8.9 °C min: 7.6 °C |
13.7 m/s 17.9 m/s |
52.7 % 24.1 m |
86.7 % 1,037 hPa |
08:51:56 16:32:57 |
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Dec. 27th 2024 Dec. 27th 2024 | max: 7.6 °C min: 5.9 °C |
17.6 m/s 28.1 m/s |
16.5 % 24.1 m |
84.0 % 1,034 hPa |
08:52:07 16:33:46 |
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Dec. 28th 2024 Dec. 28th 2024 | max: 5.6 °C min: 3.9 °C |
15.6 m/s 21.4 m/s |
19.9 % 24.1 m |
67.0 % 1,030 hPa |
08:52:15 16:34:38 |
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Dec. 29th 2024 Dec. 29th 2024 | max: 7.2 °C min: 5.5 °C |
22.7 m/s 25.2 m/s |
26.0 % 24.1 m |
78.0 % 1,027 hPa |
08:52:18 16:35:33 |
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Dec. 30th 2024 Dec. 30th 2024 | max: 7.8 °C min: 7.1 °C |
36.4 m/s 50.5 m/s |
75.1 % 24.1 m |
89.4 % 1,025 hPa |
08:52:19 16:36:32 |
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Dec. 31st 2024 Dec. 31st 2024 | max: 8.5 °C min: 7.4 °C |
38.9 m/s 56.5 m/s |
93.9 % 19.6 m |
93.2 % 1,025 hPa |
08:52:15 16:37:33 |
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Jan. 1st 2025 Jan. 1st 2025 | max: 8.1 °C min: 6.5 °C |
67.0 m/s 94.7 m/s |
100.0 % 23.6 m |
87.5 % 1,021 hPa |
08:52:09 16:38:38 |
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Jan. 2nd 2025 Jan. 2nd 2025 | max: 8.4 °C min: 5.3 °C |
71.3 m/s 101.2 m/s |
100.0 % 18.2 m |
84.0 % 1,007 hPa |
08:51:58 16:39:45 |
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Jan. 3rd 2025 Jan. 3rd 2025 | max: 7.2 °C min: 4.5 °C |
37.1 m/s 43.9 m/s |
57.4 % 22.1 m |
72.7 % 1,011 hPa |
08:51:45 16:40:55 |
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Jan. 4th 2025 Jan. 4th 2025 | max: 6.0 °C min: 3 °C |
28.0 m/s 32.9 m/s |
94.2 % 24.1 m |
63.5 % 1,020 hPa |
08:51:27 16:42:07 |
Would you like to travel to IJmuiden on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of IJmuiden.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 28th 2025 Monday, 28th of Apr. 2025 | MS Deutschland | 08:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
May 5th 2025 Monday, 5th of May 2025 | MS Volendam | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 | AIDAsol | 08:00 am | 11:58 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | MS Deutschland | 08:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Aug. 5th 2025 Tuesday, 5th of Aug. 2025 | AIDAbella | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 16th 2025 Saturday, 16th of Aug. 2025 | MS Amera | 01:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
Sep. 11th 2025 Thursday, 11th of Sep. 2025 | MS Sirena | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 12th 2025 Friday, 12th of Sep. 2025 | MS Sirena | 12:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Oct. 23rd 2025 Thursday, 23rd of Oct. 2025 | MS Amadea | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Jul. 3rd 2026 Friday, 3rd of Jul. 2026 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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