The Hague weather in August (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does August bring to The Hague? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in The Hague during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

The Hague in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer 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 The Hague climate page with graphs.

 

The Hague, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (13 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 The Hague, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in The Hague.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.