Alkmaar weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Looking to travel to Alkmaar in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Alkmaar the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Alkmaar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

 

Alkmaar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

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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 Alkmaar in August?

For visitors traveling to Alkmaar, 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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