Maastricht weather in August (Limburg, Netherlands)

How is August weather typically in Maastricht? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Maastricht is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Maastricht in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Maastricht, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

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 Maastricht, 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

7/10

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 Maastricht.

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