Zaandam weather in August (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the weather in Zaandam usually fare in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Zaandam is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Zaandam in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Zaandam.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Zaandam. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Zaandam, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 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 Zaandam, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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