Alkmaar Climate by Month
The temperature in Alkmaar can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Alkmaar can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 7°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Alkmaar experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 917 mm yearly. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 98 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 48 mm of rainfall.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Alkmaar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alkmaar.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Alkmaar in the Netherlands
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.
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