The Netherlands weather in August
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in August?
The weather conditions in the Netherlands in August are generally perfect. It is a summer month.
During August in the Netherlands, the average maximum temperature ranges from pleasant in De Kooy with 20°C (68°F) to high in Maastricht with 24°C (75°F). On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Netherlands.
Precipitation in August ranges from moderate in Assen with an average of 54mm (2.1inch) rainfall to high in Schiphol with 99mm (3.9inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 198 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in the Netherlands.
Where to go in the Netherlands in August





Popular destinations in the Netherlands
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Average weather in Amsterdam
In August Amsterdam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Zandvoort
In August Zandvoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in The Hague
In August The Hague generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Rotterdam
In August Rotterdam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Maastricht
In August Maastricht generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit the Netherlands with commonly perfect weather in Amsterdam.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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