Amsterdam Weather in August

What's the weather like in Amsterdam (North Holland) in August 2024?

The climate in Amsterdam during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Amsterdam and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Amsterdam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.9°C 69.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.2°F
Average temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Amsterdam with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Amsterdam

Amsterdam average temperature in August

August rainfall

Amsterdam average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Amsterdam average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Amsterdam in August 2024.

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Amsterdam weather stats

Amsterdam weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: February 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: November 88mm 3.5ins
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