Leeuwarden Weather in August

What's the weather like in Leeuwarden (Friesland) in August 2024?

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

August is in the summer in Leeuwarden and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Leeuwarden weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.5°C 68.8°F
Nightly temperature 12°C 53.5°F
Average temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 17.9°C 64.3°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden average temperature in August

August rainfall

Leeuwarden average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden in August 2024.

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Leeuwarden weather stats

Leeuwarden weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.2°C 68.4°F
Driest month: February 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: May 7.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.3°C 39.7°F
Wettest month: November 86mm 3.4ins
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