Weather in August in Noord-Holland
Are you planning a trip a to Noord-Holland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Noord-Holland in August?
Noord-Holland is a region in the Netherlands. August in Noord-Holland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in De Koog at 20°C to warm in Hilversum at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Hilversum and 17°C in De Koog. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Noord-Holland.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Volendam with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Wijk aan Zee with 106 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Amsterdam.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Amsterdam enjoys close to 198 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Noord-Holland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Noord-Holland's yearly weather, check out our Noord-Holland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Noord-Holland?
Amsterdam
In August Amsterdam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Zandvoort
In August Zandvoort 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.
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De Koog
In August De Koog generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Haarlem
In August Haarlem generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Egmond aan Zee
In August Egmond aan Zee 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Noord-Holland, in the Netherlands.
Is August the best time to visit Noord-Holland?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Noord-Holland. Typically, the climate in Amsterdam is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Noord-Holland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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