Harlingen weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Harlingen as August approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Harlingen includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 17°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Harlingen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 207 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Harlingen climate page with graphs.

 

Harlingen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 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.

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 Harlingen, 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.

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 Harlingen.

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