Weather in August in Friesland
Thinking about venturing to Friesland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Friesland in August?
Friesland is a region in the Netherlands. August in Friesland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Oost-Vlieland at 20°C to warm in Appelscha at 23°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Appelscha and 17°C in Oost-Vlieland. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Friesland.For a closer look at conditions across Friesland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Twijzelerheide with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Workum with 117 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 207 hours of sunshine in Hollum. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Friesland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Friesland climate page.
Where to go in Friesland in August
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Friesland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Friesland?
Hollum
In August Hollum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Tzummarum
In August Tzummarum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Nes
In August Nes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Harlingen
In August Harlingen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Sneek
In August Sneek generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Friesland, in the Netherlands.
Is August the best time to visit Friesland?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Hollum, August might be a good time to visit Friesland.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Hollum. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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