Harlingen weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

How is the weather in Harlingen in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Harlingen generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Harlingen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 207 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Harlingen in August?

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 in August.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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