Drachten weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Drachten this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Drachten experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Drachten in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 207 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Drachten. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Drachten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (25 KM, 15 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 Drachten, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.