Month guide · Rotterdam · Netherlands
Rotterdam in August
What August is really like in Rotterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Rotterdam. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. Summer holidays; warm, with occasional showers and outdoor events.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Rotterdam: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (23°C (73°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:07
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Long, mild days, festivals, beach trips to Hoek van Holland and busy terraces.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Rotterdam, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Opened in 2021 in the Museumpark, this mirrored, bowl-shaped building by MVRDV is an art storage building opened to the public.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
- Iconic
Gallery · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Kunsthal
Check what is on before you go; there are usually several shows at once.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Het Nieuwe Instituut and Sonneveld House
The national institute for architecture, design and digital culture holds exhibitions in its Museumpark building, and also runs the nearby Sonneveld House, a 1933 Nieuwe Bouwen villa with its original furniture and fittings.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Katendrecht
SS Rotterdam
Have a drink in one of the ship's original lounges even if you don't take a tour.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Rotterdam?
One of the best months to visit Rotterdam. The other best months are May–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Rotterdam?
It is one of the best months to visit Rotterdam. Summer holidays; warm, with occasional showers and outdoor events.
+How warm is Rotterdam in August?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rotterdam in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.