Netherlands
Netherlands in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Netherlands in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Netherlands in August?
- Breda is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (74°F) in August; Leiden is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Netherlands in August?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Middelburg (19°C (66°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
24°
Breda
Coolest
21°
Leiden
Driest
57 mm
Middelburg
Warmest sea
19°
Middelburg
August in Netherlands ranges from 21°C (70°F) in Leiden to 24°C (74°F) in Breda — a spread of 2 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: The Hague, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam.
Best places in Netherlands in August
71 
The Hague
South Holland · Netherlands
21° / 13° 64 mm Aug
72
Amsterdam
North Holland · Netherlands
22° / 13° 64 mm Aug
73
Rotterdam
South Holland · Netherlands
22° / 13° 67 mm Aug
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71
Delft
South Holland · Netherlands
21° / 13° 63 mm Aug
71
Eindhoven
North Brabant · Netherlands
24° / 12° 60 mm Aug
72
Middelburg
Zeeland · Netherlands
22° / 15° 57 mm Aug
73
Breda
North Brabant · Netherlands
24° / 13° 61 mm Aug
70
Maastricht
Limburg · Netherlands
23° / 13° 67 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 22° | 13° | 67 mm | — | 73 |
| Breda | 24° | 13° | 61 mm | — | 73 |
| Dordrecht | 23° | 13° | 60 mm | — | 73 |
| Amsterdam | 22° | 13° | 64 mm | — | 72 |
| Middelburg | 22° | 15° | 57 mm | 19° | 72 |
| Hilversum | 22° | 12° | 61 mm | — | 72 |
| The Hague | 21° | 13° | 64 mm | 19° | 71 |
| Delft | 21° | 13° | 63 mm | 19° | 71 |
| Eindhoven | 24° | 12° | 60 mm | — | 71 |
| Arnhem | 23° | 12° | 60 mm | — | 71 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 23° | 12° | 59 mm | — | 71 |
| Maastricht | 23° | 13° | 67 mm | — | 70 |
| Leiden | 21° | 13° | 64 mm | 19° | 70 |
| Haarlem | 21° | 13° | 66 mm | — | 70 |
| Groningen | 22° | 12° | 66 mm | — | 67 |
| Leeuwarden | 21° | 12° | 63 mm | — | 67 |
Festivals in Netherlands in August
- A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise Music festival in Netherlands
- Redhead Day Annual Dutch summer festival
- Decibel Outdoor Annual music festival in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
- Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht The world's largest festival for music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque
- Flevo Festival Christian music festival in the Netherlands
- Noorderzon Festival in Groningen, Netherlands
- Prinsengrachtconcert Annual open-air concert of classical music held in Amsterdam
School holidays in August
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Jul 10, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027 Summer Holidays126 regions
- Jul 17, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027 Summer Holidays112 regions
- Jul 24, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027 Summer Holidays127 regions
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Netherlands in August?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Leiden to 24° in Breda.
Can you swim in Netherlands in August?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Middelburg at about 19°.