Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Netherlands Average Monthly Weather
Weather score29Poor annual avg
Best months: August, July, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 3.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 779mm. Sea temperatures average 7°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
779mm
Annual total
Sun
3.9h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
29
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Netherlands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August21°C average high
August is one of Netherlands' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August68mm average rain
August is wetter than Netherlands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6 hours average sun
August is one of Netherlands' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August12°C average sea
August is one of Netherlands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August49 weather score
August is one of Netherlands' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
