Westerland weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the August weather in Westerland compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Westerland generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Westerland in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 200 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers 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 Westerland climate page with graphs.

 

Westerland, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (10 KM, 6 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 Westerland, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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?

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

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