When to go · Alkmaar

Alkmaar in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds at the cheese market), Nov–Feb (cold, short days).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: High; Netherlands overall
Prices: High; Netherlands overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Alkmaar

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds at the cheese market), Nov–Feb (cold, short days).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AlkmaarHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 10 days

Netherlands overall: Pride Amsterdam early in the month; hotels at their dearest.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alkmaar, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds at the cheese market), Nov–Feb (cold, short days).

April: Inside Alkmaar's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep.

Alkmaar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.