Dunkerque weather in August (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

How is August weather typically in Dunkerque? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Dunkerque during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Dunkerque in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunkerque, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ostend, Belgium (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France 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 Dunkerque, 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

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