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The Hague Climate by Month

The Hague is close to the North sea and it has a temperate climate. The best time would be to visit in spring till early autumn meaning from the start of April till the end of September.

Because of it's proximity to the ocean the wind is blowing most days. Also rainfall is seen throughout the year.

Winters tend to be mild but there will be days with temperatures below 0°C. The Hague rarely experiences days with snowfall.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to The Hague can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August to a chilly 8°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, The Hague experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 921 mm yearly. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 93 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 52 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In The Hague, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit The Hague in the Netherlands

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in The Hague?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in The Hague?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in The Hague?
    October tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in The Hague?
    April is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in The Hague?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for The Hague

    Thu   Nov 21
    4°C | 1°C
    W 18 km/h
    1.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 2°C
    W 36 km/h
    16 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    9°C | 2°C
    S 29 km/h
    9.7 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain