Edam weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the August weather in Edam compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Edam during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Edam in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 198 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Edam, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

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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 Edam, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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