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The climate of Alkmaar

The current climate in Alkmaar features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Alkmaar in recent years was 36°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Alkmaar gets 809 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Netherlands? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Texel, Veluwe, Zeeland, or explore other destinations in Netherlands.

Best time to visit Alkmaar?

The best time to visit Alkmaar for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Alkmaar. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Alkmaar

The climate table of Alkmaar shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 7 8 10 13 17 20 22 22 20 16 11 9
Temp. min (°C) 4 3 4 6 9 13 15 15 13 10 7 5
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Precipitation (mm) 74 63 45 42 39 59 59 88 85 93 88 74
Snow (cm) 0,5 2,0 1,0 0,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,1
UV Index 1 3 3 4 5 5 5 4 4 2 1 1

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Alkmaar

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Yearly Temperature in Alkmaar

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Alkmaar

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Alkmaar

Average Snowfall per Month in Alkmaar

Total Yearly Snowfall in Alkmaar

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Alkmaar

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Average weather in Alkmaar by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alkmaar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.