August weather forecastDordrecht, Netherlands
August
Weather in August
August in Dordrecht remains warm, carrying forward the summer spirit, with recorded temperatures hovering just below July's, averaging 22.3°C (72.1°F). Summer's glow bathes the city's remarkable architecture, including the Gothic Grote Kerk, in a beautiful light. While rain is not entirely avoidable, the weather generally remains warm and favorable for city exploration. The soothing warmth of the evenings provides the perfect backdrop for romantic walks along centuries-old harbors. However, an abrupt rainstorm could punctuate the typically clear skies of August.Temperature
The advent of August presents an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. During the August nights, an average temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) is observed in Dordrecht.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Dordrecht, Netherlands, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:30. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 20:30 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Dordrecht is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in August: 22.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).
Average pressure in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in August: 12.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in August: 60mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in August: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in August
Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
