Schagen weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does August bring to Schagen? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Schagen during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Schagen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 200 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Schagen.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Schagen. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Schagen climate page with graphs.

 

Schagen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Schagen, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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