Dunkerque Weather in August

What's the weather like in Dunkerque (Nord-Pas-de-Calais) in August 2024?

The climate in Dunkerque during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Dunkerque and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Dunkerque weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.9°C 69.6°F
Nightly temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 17.8°C 64.1°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Dunkerque with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Dunkerque

Dunkerque average temperature in August

August rainfall

Dunkerque average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Dunkerque average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dunkerque in August 2024.

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Dunkerque weather stats

Dunkerque weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: November 79mm 3.1ins
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