August weather forecastThe Hague, Netherlands
August
Weather in August
August is similar to July but sees the highest sea temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F). However, the rainfall takes a significant leap to 65mm (2.56"), making it the wettest month of the year. The humidity, rainfall, and cloud cover bring scenic beauty, but it also means more overcast days. Despite the rain, the temperatures remain warm, with daylight in generous supply. With the end of August, the unmistakable signs of the forthcoming autumn start appearing.Temperature
August is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 21.1°C (70°F) and an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F).Humidity
April and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in The Hague.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in The Hague, Netherlands. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
The month with the warmest seawater in The Hague is August, with an average sea temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F).Note: The majority of people find swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.
Daylight
In The Hague, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 21:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 20:32 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in The Hague are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in August: 21.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 16.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.9°C).
Average pressure in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average pressure in August: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in August: 16.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (75%).
Average rainfall in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in August: 65mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and December (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average sea temperature in August: 18.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (6.2°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).
Average UV index in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
The Hague, Netherlands
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).
