Schagen weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What can you expect from the weather in Schagen during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Schagen, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Schagen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 Schagen in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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