Climate Insights for Dordrecht

The climate in Dordrecht is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 197mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm 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: October, September, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Dordrecht has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Dordrecht is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 197mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 33mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than September, 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.

Dordrecht is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Dordrecht, which began on June 21, 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 October at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Dordrecht is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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. 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.