AI-generatedDomburg at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 760 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Domburg
Domburg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Domburg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0818:55
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 07:47–08:54 · evening 18:09–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:34–07:47 · evening 19:16–19:29
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.
What is the weather like in Domburg in October?
In October, Domburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min08:08 – 18:55
- 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 more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Amsterdam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Domburg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.2 – 16.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Domburg ranges from 6.0 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.1 and 20.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.8° | 5.1° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.0° | 4.1° | 7.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.6° | 4.4° | 8.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.8° | 7.7° | 10.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.0° | 10.6° | 13.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.3° | 14.3° | 16.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 16.7° | 18.8° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.1° | 18.1° | 20.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.9° | 16.7° | 18.9° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 15.0° | 14.2° | 16.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.7° | 10.6° | 12.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.5° | 7.3° | 9.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Domburg
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 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Domburg, 35 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Domburg
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
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Domburg: 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, Domburg has about 14 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Domburg
How breezy and how cloudy Domburg 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 Domburg typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Domburg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Domburg
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 6° | 3° | 6.8° | 2.2 h | 12 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 7° | 3° | 6.0° | 3.1 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 10° | 4° | 6.6° | 4.5 h | 11 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 13° | 6° | 8.8° | 6.6 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 22 | 16° | 10° | 12.0° | 7.1 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 19° | 13° | 15.3° | 7.4 h | 10 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 21° | 15° | 17.8° | 7.3 h | 13 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 21° | 16° | 19.1° | 6.7 h | 13 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 19° | 13° | 17.9° | 5.3 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 15° | 10° | 15.0° | 3.8 h | 14 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 10° | 7° | 11.7° | 2.3 h | 14 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 7° | 4° | 8.5° | 1.7 h | 14 | 72 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Domburg
The best time to visit Domburg is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 74 mm.
Domburg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Domburg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Domburg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Domburg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Domburg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Domburg for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Domburg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Domburg: score 41 against 9. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 41better |
| Day high | 15° | 21° |
| Night low | 10° | 16° |
| Sea | 15.0° | 19.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Domburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January6° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In January, Domburg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 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 Domburg.
Domburg in January10February7° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In February, Domburg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in February15March10° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In March, Domburg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in March23April13° · Sea 9° · 7 h
In April, Domburg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in April22May16° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Domburg is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in May26June19° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In June, Domburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in June35July21° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In July, Domburg is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in July41August21° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Domburg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in August21September19° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In September, Domburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in September9October15° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In October, Domburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in October6November10° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In November, Domburg is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
Domburg in November6December7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Domburg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Domburg.
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Domburg vs. Middelburg
In October the holiday weather in Domburg and Middelburg is about equally good (score 9 vs. 9). During the day it is about as warm in Middelburg as in Domburg. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Domburg | Middelburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 9 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Aug | Aug |
Through the year
Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Domburg ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Amersfoort15°47
- 22DomburgThis page15°15°9
Planning a trip to Domburg
Weather for your travel dates
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Domburg 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.
Domburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 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
- 270 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.
Frequently asked questions about Domburg
When is the best time to visit Domburg?
The best time to visit Domburg is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Domburg?
The sea temperature in Domburg ranges from 6.0 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Domburg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Domburg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Domburg?
Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 74 mm. The driest month is April with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Domburg get?
Domburg gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Domburg in?
Domburg uses the time zone Europe/Amsterdam: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Domburg?
Domburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 39, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 8.
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