Gouda weather in August (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the August weather in Gouda compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Gouda during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Gouda in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 203 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Gouda climate page with graphs.

 

Gouda, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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.

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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 Gouda, 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?

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