Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in July
What July is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July 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 16.3 hours of daylight. Peak beach season; Scheveningen is busy on warm weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (20°C (68°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:40
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:57
- Daylight
- About 16.3 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Summer (June–August). Mild days, busy beaches, herring season and outdoor events, with frequent showers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in The Hague, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Wassenaar
Museum Voorlinden
Allow time for the estate gardens and dunes after the galleries.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Couples
Garden · Mariahoeve
Japanese Garden at Clingendael
Created in the early 20th century on the Clingendael estate, this small Japanese garden with lanterns, a teahouse and maples opens only for a few weeks in spring and briefly in autumn to protect it.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Garden · Statenkwartier
Westbroekpark rose garden
Pair it with a walk through the Scheveningse Bosjes to Madurodam or the beach.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · Wassenaar
Meijendel dunes
A large dune nature reserve north of Scheveningen with walking and cycling paths through dunes, woods and lakes to the beach at Wassenaarse Slag.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
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 July a good time to visit The Hague?
One of the best months to visit The Hague. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit The Hague?
It is one of the best months to visit The Hague. Peak beach season; Scheveningen is busy on warm weekends.
+How warm is The Hague in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.