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Weather in August in Zuid-Holland

Thinking about venturing to Zuid-Holland 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 Zuid-Holland in August?

Zuid-Holland 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 to warm in Willemsdorp at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Willemsdorp and 16°C in Noordwijk aan Zee. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Zuid-Holland.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in The Hague. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Zuid-Holland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Zuid-Holland's yearly weather, check out our Zuid-Holland climate page.

Where to go in Zuid-Holland in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Zuid-Holland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Zuid-Holland?

The Hague

In August The Hague 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.

The Hague
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<<   July July
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22°C 
15°C 
230 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
22°C 
15°C 
205 hours 
91 mm 
14 days 
20°C 
13°C 
144 hours 
92 mm 
16 days 
Climate in The Hague

Rotterdam

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

Rotterdam
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<<   July July
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23°C 
14°C 
220 hours 
84 mm 
13 days 
23°C 
14°C 
203 hours 
85 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
154 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Rotterdam

Noordwijk aan Zee

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

Noordwijk aan Zee
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<<   July July
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21°C 
15°C 
230 hours 
85 mm 
14 days 
21°C 
16°C 
205 hours 
100 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
14°C 
144 hours 
103 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Noordwijk aan Zee

Dordrecht

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

Dordrecht
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<<   July July
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24°C 
14°C 
220 hours 
87 mm 
13 days 
23°C 
14°C 
203 hours 
84 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
154 hours 
72 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Dordrecht

Scheveningen

In August Scheveningen generally has pleasant 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.

Scheveningen
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<<   July July
<<  
21°C 
15°C 
230 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
22°C 
15°C 
205 hours 
94 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
13°C 
144 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Scheveningen

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

Is August the best time to visit Zuid-Holland?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Zuid-Holland with overall perfect 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 perfect weather in The Hague. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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