Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in August
What August is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Patrick Rasenberg, Public domain
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit The Hague. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. Warmest sea and summer holidays; showers are common between sunny spells.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°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 The Hague: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (22°C (72°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 21:08
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Mild days, busy beaches, herring season and outdoor events, with frequent showers.
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 The Hague, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Statenkwartier
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Housed in a 1935 building by H.P.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
Escher in Het Paleis
Older children enjoy the illusion rooms on the top floor.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
Gallery · Zeeheldenkwartier
Panorama Mesdag
Painted in 1881 by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and others, this 360-degree panorama of Scheveningen's beach and village, about 120 metres around and 14 metres high, is viewed from a central dune platform that tricks the eye into seeing the real coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Gevangenpoort
Combine it with the Prince William V Gallery next door, a small 18th-century picture gallery on the same ticket.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 14°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 The Hague?
One of the best months to visit The Hague. 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 The Hague?
It is one of the best months to visit The Hague. Warmest sea and summer holidays; showers are common between sunny spells.
+How warm is The Hague in August?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.