Rotterdam weather in August (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What is the weather forecast for Rotterdam in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Rotterdam during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Rotterdam in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 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 203 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 Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam climate page with graphs.

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

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 Rotterdam, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

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 Rotterdam.

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.