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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

Experience perfect weather in The Hague during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime maximum 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. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.

Average windspeed

August has wind speeds averaging 5 m/s. You can expect gentle to moderate winds that move small trees and make flags wave steadily on typical days. Conditions typically range from light breezes to moderate winds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the best months to visit The Hague. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking warm, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our The Hague's climate page.

The Hague, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our The Hague's climate page.

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.