Makkum weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

How does the weather in Makkum usually fare in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Makkum includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Makkum in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

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 Makkum climate page with graphs.

 

Makkum, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (29 KM, 18 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 Makkum, 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?

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