Franeker weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

How is August weather typically in Franeker? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

August in Franeker generally 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

Franeker in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Franeker climate page with graphs.

 

Franeker, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (15 KM, 9 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 Franeker, 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?

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