Maastricht Weather in August

August in Maastricht brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 24°C (75°F) and nights around 14°C (57°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 77 mm (3 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Maastricht in August

Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data, with 77 mm (3 in) average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Maastricht in August

Weather in Maastricht is at its perfect in August. Highs reach 24°C (75°F), while nights settle around 14°C (57°F). This month falls in the summer season. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights cool down to 14°C (57°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Maastricht in August

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Maastricht.

Wind Speed in Maastricht in August

August sees wind speeds averaging 4 m/s (8 knots). You'll experience variable conditions with moderate winds that create small waves on water and keep branches moving. Conditions range from light winds to moderate breezes throughout the month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Maastricht.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Maastricht's climate page.

Maastricht Temperature in August

Min Temperature 14°C (57°F)  

Max Temperature 24°C (75°F)  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 77 mm (3 in)  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 4 m/s (8 knots)  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Maastricht typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 24°C (75°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Average temperatures in August

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in August

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Historical weather for Maastricht in August

Browse day-by-day weather records for Maastricht spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

‹ 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 ›

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Maastricht historical weather extremes in August

Based on 49 years of weather observations (1976-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Maastricht.

• The hottest August day on record in Maastricht reached 36°C (97°F) (August 8, 2020).
• The coldest August day was on August 30, 1986, with a maximum of 13°C (55°F).
• The coldest night in August in Maastricht was on August 28, 1978, with a minimum of 6°C (43°F).

What to Wear in Maastricht in August

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in August. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Maastricht in August

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Maastricht's climate page.

More climate data for Maastricht

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed

See the full Maastricht climate overview or explore weather in the Netherlands.