Dunkirk (NY) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Dunkirk, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a very cold 0°C (32°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Dunkirk experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1117 mm (44 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Dunkirk bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 142 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 63 mm (2.5 in) over 14 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Dunkirk Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Dunkirk, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dunkirk.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year