Leiden weather in August (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Leiden in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Leiden during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Leiden in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 205 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 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 Leiden, 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 Leiden.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.