Weather in August in The Netherlands
Considering a trip to the Netherlands this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in August?
August in the Netherlands generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in De Koog at 20°C to warm in Roggel at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Roggel and 17°C in De Koog. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Netherlands.For a closer look at conditions across the Netherlands, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sittard with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Workum with 117 mm. Amsterdam experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 198 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Netherlands climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
In August Amsterdam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Zandvoort
In August Zandvoort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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The Hague
In August The Hague generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rotterdam
In August Rotterdam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Maastricht
In August Maastricht generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the Netherlands?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Netherlands. Typically, the climate in Amsterdam is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Amsterdam. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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