Haarlem weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Haarlem during August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of August in Haarlem typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Haarlem in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Haarlem.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Haarlem, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Haarlem, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Haarlem.

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