Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Amsterdam, Netherlands in August
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Amsterdam, Netherlands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August21°C average high
August is one of Amsterdam's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August70mm average rain
August sits near Amsterdam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.1 hours average sun
August is brighter than Amsterdam's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August19°C average sea
August is one of Amsterdam's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August47 weather score
August is one of Amsterdam's 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.
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