Utrecht weather in August (Utrecht Province, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does August bring to Utrecht? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Utrecht is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Utrecht in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Utrecht. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Utrecht, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: De Bilt, the Netherlands (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

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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 Utrecht, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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