The Netherlands weather in August
Planning a journey to the Netherlands this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. In August, it is summer.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Amsterdam enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Netherlands climate page.
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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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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