Sneek weather in August (Friesland, Netherlands)

What is the weather forecast for Sneek in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Sneek includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Sneek in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 207 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sneek.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sneek, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (21 KM, 13 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 Sneek, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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