Amsterdam weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Amsterdam this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Amsterdam is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Amsterdam in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Amsterdam. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amsterdam climate page with graphs.

 

Amsterdam, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Amsterdam, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amsterdam.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.