Giethoorn weather in August (Overijssel, Netherlands)

Is August a good time to explore Giethoorn weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Giethoorn during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Giethoorn in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

 

Giethoorn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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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 Giethoorn, 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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