What August feels like in The Hague
For The Hague, August is late summer on the calendar. Mild afternoons make it easy to spend hours outdoors. There is little difference between day and night: nights stay mild, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. Moist air is typical, yet it seldom feels heavy at this time of year.
Rain in The Hague in August
Dry days are the exception, with rain on about every other day. A rainy day brings about 5.6 mm (0.2 in) on average — steady rain rather than a passing shower. The yearly figure is similar, around 5.5 mm per wet day. It is among the three wettest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in August
In mid-August, sunrise is at about 6:25 am and sunset at about 9:10 pm (local time) — 14 h 45 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 1 h 34 min less daylight than in mid-July. Measured sunshine covers about 75% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How August compares to the rest of the year
In The Hague's temperature order, August sits as the warmest month. It is about as warm as July, with 1 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into September. September averages a high of 18.7°C (65.7°F).
Who August suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — comfortable for long walks and picnics.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
Tips for visiting The Hague in August
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is The Hague in August?
Afternoons average 21°C (69.8°F) and nights about 15.1°C (59.2°F) — mild by most people's standards. It is the warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in The Hague in August?
Yes, fairly — rain falls about every other day and totals about 84 mm, so an umbrella is worth carrying.
What should I wear in The Hague in August?
The numbers point to rain protection and sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is August or September better for visiting The Hague?
September, narrowly: it ranks #3 of 12 among The Hague's months, against #5 for the other. September is cooler and has fewer rainy days.