Dokkum weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dokkum this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Dokkum during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Dokkum in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Dokkum. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dokkum climate page with graphs.

 

Dokkum, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Dokkum, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dokkum.

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