AI-generatedDokkum at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,760 h
- Rain a year
- 762 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Dokkum
Dokkum has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Dokkum is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dokkum
The best time to visit Dokkum is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.
Dokkum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dokkum in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Dokkum in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Dokkum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Dokkum in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, 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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
08:0118:43
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:39–08:49 · evening 17:55–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:39 · evening 19:04–19:18
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 Dokkum compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Dokkum in October?
In October, Dokkum is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dokkum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min08:01 – 18:43
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- 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 Dokkum
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 Dokkum: score 77 against 46. In June, days are 5 °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 | 46 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dokkum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January6° · 1.9 h
In January, Dokkum is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in January16February6° · 3.0 h
In February, Dokkum is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in February28March9° · 4.6 h
In March, Dokkum is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in March59April13° · 6.7 h
In April, Dokkum is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in April76May17° · 7.6 h
In May, Dokkum is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 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 Dokkum.
Dokkum in May77June19° · 7.3 h
In June, Dokkum is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in June71July22° · 7.4 h
In July, Dokkum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in July71August22° · 6.7 h
In August, Dokkum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in August71September19° · 5.1 h
In September, Dokkum is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in September46October14° · 3.7 h
In October, Dokkum is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in October18November9° · 2.1 h
In November, Dokkum is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in November10December6° · 1.7 h
In December, Dokkum is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dokkum.
Dokkum in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dokkum
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 11 | 6° | 1° | 1.9 h | 13 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 6° | 1° | 3.0 h | 11 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 9° | 2° | 4.6 h | 11 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 13° | 4° | 6.7 h | 10 | 44 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 8° | 7.6 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 19° | 11° | 7.3 h | 12 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 22° | 13° | 7.4 h | 15 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 22° | 13° | 6.7 h | 14 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 19° | 11° | 5.1 h | 12 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 14° | 7° | 3.7 h | 14 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 9° | 4° | 2.1 h | 13 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 1° | 1.7 h | 14 | 66 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Dokkum
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 3.7 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Dokkum, 35 % 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.
Rain in Dokkum: 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, Dokkum has about 14 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dokkum
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 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- 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 and clouds in Dokkum
How breezy and how cloudy Dokkum 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 Dokkum typically peaks at 25 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 71 % of the sky over Dokkum: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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.
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Dokkum 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.
Dokkum has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.8 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
- 480 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.
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Dokkum vs Leeuwarden
In October the holiday weather in Dokkum and Leeuwarden is about equally good (score 46 vs 45). During the day it is about as warm in Leeuwarden as in Dokkum.
| in October | Dokkum | Leeuwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Dokkum ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Dokkum
When is the best time to visit Dokkum?
The best time to visit Dokkum 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 Dokkum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Dokkum?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm. The driest month is April with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dokkum get?
Dokkum gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Dokkum in?
Dokkum is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Dokkum?
Dokkum has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 76, summer holidays 71, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 11.