AI-generatedDamme at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 748 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Damme
Damme has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Damme is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Damme
The best time to visit Damme is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 76 mm.
Damme through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Damme in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Damme in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Damme in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Damme in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0818:56
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:48–08:54 · evening 18:11–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:35–07:48 · evening 19:17–19:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Damme compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Damme in October?
In October, Damme is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Damme.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min08:08 – 18:56
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Damme
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Damme: score 82 against 53. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 57 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Damme month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January7° · 2.1 h
In January, Damme is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in January16February8° · 3.1 h
In February, Damme is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in February34March11° · 4.6 h
In March, Damme is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in March63April14° · 6.8 h
In April, Damme is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in April78May17° · 7.4 h
In May, Damme is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in May82June20° · 7.7 h
In June, Damme is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in June79July22° · 7.7 h
In July, Damme is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in July77August23° · 7.2 h
In August, Damme is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in August76September20° · 5.7 h
In September, Damme is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in September53October15° · 3.9 h
In October, Damme is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in October23November11° · 2.2 h
In November, Damme is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in November8December7° · 1.7 h
In December, Damme is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Damme.
Damme in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 23°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Damme
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 7° | 2° | 2.1 h | 12 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 2° | 3.1 h | 11 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 4° | 4.6 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 14° | 6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 44 |
| MayMay | 78 | 17° | 9° | 7.4 h | 12 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 20° | 12° | 7.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 22° | 14° | 7.7 h | 12 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 23° | 14° | 7.2 h | 12 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 20° | 12° | 5.7 h | 10 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 15° | 9° | 3.9 h | 14 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 11° | 5° | 2.2 h | 14 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 3° | 1.7 h | 14 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
51.25° N, 3.28° E · 4 m · Europe/Brussels
Sunshine1,830 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Damme
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Damme, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain748 mm a year, most in October
Rain in Damme: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Damme has about 14 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 7 in June
UV index in Damme
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 120 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in January: 27 km/h
Wind and clouds in Damme
How breezy and how cloudy Damme is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Damme typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Damme: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity3 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Damme
How often the day gets hot in Damme (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Damme has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Damme
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Damme in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Damme has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 260 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Belgium
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch, French, German
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +32
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Damme vs Bruges
In October the holiday weather in Damme and Bruges is about equally good (score 53 vs 51). During the day it is about as warm in Bruges as in Damme.
| in October | Damme | Bruges |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Damme
When is the best time to visit Damme?
The best time to visit Damme is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Damme?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Damme?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Damme get?
Damme gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Damme in?
Damme is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Damme?
Damme has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 79, summer holidays 78, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 10.