Assen weather in August (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Curious about the August weather in Assen? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Assen the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Assen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Assen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Assen in August?

For visitors traveling to Assen, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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