Essen weather in August (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

What's the typical weather in Essen for August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During August, Essen experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Essen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Essen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Essen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Antwerp, Belgium (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in August

Find out more about the weather in Belgium 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 Essen, 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

9/10

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 Essen.

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