Heerlen weather in August (Limburg, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Heerlen during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Heerlen during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Heerlen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Heerlen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heerlen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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 Heerlen, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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