Balk weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

Is Balk a good destination in August, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Balk includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Balk in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 207 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Balk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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 Balk, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Balk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.