Leeuwarden weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Leeuwarden this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Leeuwarden during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Leeuwarden in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. 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

Enjoy a sunny month with about 207 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Leeuwarden. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leeuwarden, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 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 Leeuwarden, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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