Genk weather in August (Limburg, Belgium)

What should you pack for a trip to Genk in August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Genk during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to 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

Genk in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Genk. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Genk climate page with graphs.

 

Genk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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 Genk, 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 Genk.

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