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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 48/100

Alkmaar in August

Mixed · 48/100Beach 73/100
High / low30° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation167 mm23 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
5.85° N, 55.02° WElevation 2 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goAlkmaar · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low30° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Alkmaar averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 167 mm of precipitation spread over about 23 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 48/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Alkmaar. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 18:55 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 48/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%54%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in August

Around Alkmaar this month

Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District · 17 km W
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Paramaribo
Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District · 8.8 km NW
29°Aug high
23wet days
50score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Meerzorg
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Meerzorg

Commewijne District · 14 km W
30°Aug high
23wet days
46score
Meerzorg
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District · 4.2 km NW
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Mariënburg
ivTop of the table

Suriname's best in August

Where to go in August
Nieuw Nickerie
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Nieuw Nickerie

Nickerie District
28°Aug high
21wet days
53score
Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District
29°Aug high
23wet days
50score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Paramaribo
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Mariënburg
·Questions

Alkmaar in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Alkmaar?

August scores 48/100 for Alkmaar, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 23 wet days.

How warm is Alkmaar in August?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Alkmaar in August?

Alkmaar receives about 167 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 23 days.

Can you swim in Alkmaar in August?

The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.