Dunkerque Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Dunkerque can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Dunkerque. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Dunkerque has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 782 mm of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Dunkerque enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 78 mm of precipitation, while in April, Dunkerque receives about 53 mm.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
Dunkerque can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 93%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 84%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Dunkerque in France
During the months of June, July, August and September 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 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.
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