Mechelen weather in August (Limburg, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Mechelen this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Mechelen is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Mechelen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 199 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant 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, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mechelen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 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 Mechelen, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.