Schiphol weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What weather conditions can you expect in Schiphol this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Schiphol during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Schiphol in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 202 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Schiphol. 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 Schiphol climate page with graphs.

 

Schiphol, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 202 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 Schiphol, 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 Schiphol.

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