Climate Insights for Dordrecht

The climate in Dordrecht is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 899mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 157mm of rainfall. Dordrecht is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between July and August.

Temperatures in Dordrecht vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dordrecht is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 899mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 157mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 15mm. That's 142mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between July and August, totalling around 5cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Dordrecht is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Dordrecht, which began on March 20, 2026. Dordrecht is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dordrecht is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dordrecht based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.