Assen weather in August (Drenthe, Netherlands)

What's the typical weather in Assen for August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Assen is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Assen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 188 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Assen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Assen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

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 Assen, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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