Lower Saxony, Germany
Dornum
Dornum is a village in Lower Saxony, Germany, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,340 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population4,340
Local time17:48
53.65° N, 7.43° EElevation 6 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code26553October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month90mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dornum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:16 · 17:149 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:40Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
72 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
40 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 12 km
Weather in Dornum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 62 km/h · humidity 67%
Today25 Oct14°8°10.2 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°10°2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°1.1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct14°8°
Sat31 Oct10°5°
Sun1 Nov9°4°
Mon2 Nov10°6°
Tue3 Nov11°7°
When to go to Dornum
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 20 | 24 | 42 | 61 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 38 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 54 | 61 | 40 | 52 | 70 | 86 | 82 | 91 | 90 | 82 | 72 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 5° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
What's on in Dornum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Dornum
0.2 km
Synagogue DornumBuilt 1991
0.1 km
St.-Bartholomäus-Kirche, Dornum
0.2 km
Jüdischer Friedhof, DornumBuilt 1721
1 km
Petrikirche, Dornum
1 km
St.-Matthäus-Kirche, Dornum
0.3 km
NorderburgMuseum3.9 km
Zwei-Siele-Museum
Museum9.7 km
Museum Altes ZollhausMore museums: Oma-Freese-Huus
Outdoors around Dornum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camp sites22Viewpoints11Golf courses2Surf spots2Theme parks1Zoos1Hot springs & thermal baths1Water parks1
WasserturmViewpoints · 5 m
0.4 kmNordseethermeHot springs & thermal baths
0.4 kmDrachenwieseSurf spots
0.4 kmCampingplatz am NordseestrandCamp sites
0.6 kmMeerwasser-ErlebnisbadWater parks
0.6 kmBirgits Tiergarten - StreichelzooZoos
0.7 kmNature around Dornum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Germany seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Dornum
Earthquakes around Dornum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Dornum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Westeraccum1.1 kmSchwittersum1.1 kmRoggensteder Hammer2.5 kmNeßmergrode2.7 kmDornumergrode2.8 kmMenkeweg3.2 kmNesse3.4 kmDreihausen3.5 kmNeuhausen3.7 kmRoggenstede4.1 kmWesteraccumersiel4.1 kmNeßmeraltendeich4.1 kmSielhof4.2 kmWesterbur4.5 kmDornumersiel4.5 kmOstarle4.5 kmHarketief4.6 kmArle5 kmOsterdeich5 kmMiddelsbur5 kmNeuis5.2 kmKomper5.3 kmTerhalle5.3 kmSchleen5.6 kmNeßmersiel5.7 kmMenstede5.8 kmDeich- und Sielrott6.2 kmOsterbrande6.2 kmWesterende6.3 kmOstdorf6.5 kmWesterdeich6.5 kmWesterbrande6.7 kmBreitefeld7.1 kmWestdorf7.3 kmKlosterdorf7.4 kmColdinne7.5 kmBlandorf7.8 kmBlandorf-Wichte8.1 kmSüdarle8.3 kmHilgenriedersieler Osterdeich8.4 kmWichte8.5 kmTheener8.5 kmGroßheide8.9 kmHagermarsch8.9 kmSüdcoldinne9.3 kmOstdorf9.5 kmBerum9.7 kmBerumbur9.7 kmHilgenriedersiel9.7 kmBaltrum9.9 kmWestdorf9.9 kmOstermoordorf10 kmKleinheide10 kmHilgenriedersieler Westerdeich10 kmHage11 kmHolzdorf11 kmBerumerfehn11 kmHufschlag11 kmJunkersrott11 kmWestermoordorf11 kmHagerwilde12 kmBolkeland12 kmAbelitzmoor Eins13 kmHoddelke13 kmHalbemond13 kmKuhlerplatz13 kmLütetsburg13 kmOstermarsch14 kmMoorriege14 kmLeezdorf14 kmLangefeld14 kmDietrichsfeld14 kmMoorhusen15 kmAm Leuchtturm15 kmMünkeboe15 kmTannenhausen15 kmTjücher Wilde15 km
Dornum from above
Around Dornum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National ParkNature8.7 kmEwiges MeerNature11 kmKiessee BerumNature8.9 kmNorder Tief, AurichNature19 kmAbelitzNature24 kmSchloppseeNature13 kmBaltrumNature9.3 kmOthelloplateNature10 kmSynagogue DornumMonument0.1 kmSt.-Bartholomäus-Kirche, DornumMonument0.1 kmJüdischer Friedhof, DornumMonument0.2 kmPetrikirche, DornumMonument0.9 kmSt.-Matthäus-Kirche, DornumMonument1.0 kmNorderburgMonument0.3 kmBockwindmühle DornumMonument0.2 kmSt. Magnus, EsensMonument12 kmZwei-Siele-MuseumMuseum3.9 kmMuseum Altes ZollhausMuseum9.7 kmMagda-Heyken-HausMuseum10 kmSeemanshusMuseum12 kmMuseum Leben am MeerMuseum12 kmDornum (Ostfriesland)Station0.4 kmWesterendeStation4.8 kmLangeoog HafenStation9.8 kmBaltrum-LinieFerry port6.3 kmBaltrum-NeßmersielFerry port9.5 kmAurichPlace20 kmNorderneyPlace19 kmEsensPlace12 kmGroßheidePlace8.9 kmHagePlace11 kmNordenPlace16 km
Postal code
26553
Getting to Dornum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
81 kmSea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
82 kmBremen AirportBRE
112 kmDornum (Ostfriesland)Railway station
0.4 kmWesterendeRailway station
4.8 kmLangeoog HafenRailway station
9.8 kmBaltrum-LinieBaltrum-Neßmersiel
6.3 kmBaltrum-NeßmersielBaltrum-Linie
9.5 kmPlaces near Dornum
Places with a climate like Dornum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dornum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dornum.
What is the hottest month in Dornum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Dornum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dornum?
December is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dornum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Dornum?
The postal code of Dornum is 26553.