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Zuid-Holland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in August.

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Rotterdam The Hague Noordwijk aan Zee Scheveningen

Are you planning a trip a to Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Zuid-Holland in August

Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. August in Zuid-Holland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Noordwijk aan Zee at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Willemsdorp at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Willemsdorp and 16°C (61°F) in Noordwijk aan Zee. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Herkingen with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Noordwijk aan Zee with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. The Hague sees around 205 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Zuid-Holland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zuid-Holland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rotterdam)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zuid-Holland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Zuid-Holland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Zuid-Holland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Zuid-Holland (August)

Precipitation variation in Zuid-Holland (August)

The Hague

In August The Hague generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in The Hague →

Rotterdam

In August Rotterdam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
203 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Rotterdam →

Noordwijk aan Zee

In August Noordwijk aan Zee generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Noordwijk aan Zee →

Scheveningen

In August Scheveningen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Scheveningen →

Dordrecht

In August Dordrecht generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
203 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dordrecht →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Zuid-Holland, in the Netherlands.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Zuid-Holland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotterdam 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
The Hague 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Noordwijk aan Zee 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Scheveningen 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Dordrecht 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Leiden 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Zuid-Holland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in August?

Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in The Hague average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in August?

The Hague averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands. The Hague averages only about 91 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands with overall excellent weather in The Hague. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide excellent weather in The Hague. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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