AI-generatedDiksmuide at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 724 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Diksmuide
Diksmuide 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 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Diksmuide is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Diksmuide
The best time to visit Diksmuide 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 December; the wettest month is August with 70 mm.
Diksmuide through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Diksmuide in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Diksmuide in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Diksmuide in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Diksmuide in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 35 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 – Dec
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 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:1018:58
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 07:49–08:55 · evening 18:13–19:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:37–07:49 · evening 19:19–19:32
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 Diksmuide compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Diksmuide in October?
In October, Diksmuide is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min08:10 – 18:58
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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 Diksmuide
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 Diksmuide: score 83 against 58. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 61 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Diksmuide month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 2.1 h
In January, Diksmuide 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 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in January17February8° · 3.1 h
In February, Diksmuide 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 52 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in February36March11° · 4.6 h
In March, Diksmuide is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °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 Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in March63April14° · 6.8 h
In April, Diksmuide is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in April79May17° · 7.4 h
In May, Diksmuide 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 62 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in May83June20° · 7.8 h
In June, Diksmuide is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in June80July22° · 7.7 h
In July, Diksmuide 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 60 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in July79August23° · 7.2 h
In August, Diksmuide is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in August77September20° · 5.7 h
In September, Diksmuide is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in September58October16° · 3.9 h
In October, Diksmuide is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in October26November11° · 2.2 h
In November, Diksmuide 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. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in November11December8° · 1.7 h
In December, Diksmuide is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diksmuide.
Diksmuide in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Diksmuide
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 8°. 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 | 14 | 7° | 2° | 2.1 h | 12 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 8° | 2° | 3.1 h | 11 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 11° | 3° | 4.6 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 14° | 5° | 6.8 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 79 | 17° | 9° | 7.4 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 20° | 12° | 7.8 h | 10 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 22° | 14° | 7.7 h | 12 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 23° | 13° | 7.2 h | 11 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 11° | 5.7 h | 10 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 16° | 8° | 3.9 h | 12 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 11° | 5° | 2.2 h | 14 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 8° | 3° | 1.7 h | 13 | 68 |
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
51.03° N, 2.86° E · 9 m · Europe/Brussels
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Diksmuide
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 Diksmuide, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Diksmuide: 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, Diksmuide has about 12 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Diksmuide
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Diksmuide
How breezy and how cloudy Diksmuide 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 Diksmuide typically peaks at 22 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 Diksmuide: 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.
Planning a trip to Diksmuide
Weather for your travel dates
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Diksmuide 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.
Diksmuide has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 240 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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Diksmuide vs Nieuwpoort
In October the holiday weather in Diksmuide and Nieuwpoort is about equally good (score 58 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Nieuwpoort as in Diksmuide.
| in October | Diksmuide | Nieuwpoort |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Diksmuide
When is the best time to visit Diksmuide?
The best time to visit Diksmuide 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 Diksmuide?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Diksmuide?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is August with 70 mm. The driest month is April with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Diksmuide get?
Diksmuide gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Diksmuide in?
Diksmuide is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Diksmuide?
Diksmuide has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 80, summer holidays 79, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 13.