Haarlem weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Curious about the August weather in Haarlem? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Haarlem generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Haarlem in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

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  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

* Data from: Zandvoort, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in August and which places have the best weather 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 Haarlem in August?

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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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