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

What can you expect from the weather in The Hague during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In The Hague the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. 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.

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

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 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 18 km/h *  
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 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 The Hague in August?

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 in August.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.