Makkum Climate by Month
The climate in Makkum is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Makkum, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. 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
Makkum experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1050 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Makkum, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 116 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 51 mm over 14 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
In Makkum, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Makkum.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Makkum 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.
August tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.
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