SeasonMapNetherlands in August
August is one of Netherlands's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 5 destinations average 89/100, led by Maastricht at 91 — 24°C and 15 rainy days — while The Hague trails at 88 with 71 mm of rain.
#3 of 12 months for Netherlands · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Netherlands in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maastricht | City | 24°C | 77 mm · 15 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Rotterdam | City | 23°C | 71 mm · 13 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Utrecht | City | 23°C | 74 mm · 13 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Amsterdam | City | 21°C | 76 mm · 14 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | The Hague | City | 22°C | 71 mm · 13 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Netherlands in August
- Festival Oude Muziek · Utrecht · 26 Aug – 6 Sep (usually)
- Vondelpark open-air theatre · Amsterdam · 1 Jun – 31 Aug (usually)
- Pride Canal Parade · Amsterdam · 25 Jul – 8 Aug
- Preuvenemint food festival · Maastricht · 27–30 Aug
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Netherlands's 3 well-known places this month.