Elst weather in August (Gelderland, Netherlands)

How does the August weather in Elst compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Elst during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Elst in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Elst climate page with graphs.

 

Elst, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Arnhem, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 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 Elst, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

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 Elst.

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.