Meppel weather in August (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Is August a good time to explore Meppel weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Meppel is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Meppel in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Meppel climate page with graphs.

 

Meppel, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

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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 Meppel, 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 Meppel.

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