Steenwijk weather in August (Overijssel, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Steenwijk during August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Steenwijk during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Steenwijk in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Steenwijk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 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 Steenwijk, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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