Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in September
What September is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit The Hague. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Pleasant and calmer after the holidays; the royal procession for Prinsjesdag draws crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in The Hague: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:17
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Autumn (September–November). Prinsjesdag in September, then wetter, windier weather and quieter museums.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Prinsjesdag — the King's speech opening the parliamentary year (third Tuesday of September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Hofvijver and Binnenhof
Photograph the Binnenhof from Lange Vijverberg on the north side of the pond at dusk, when the buildings reflect in the water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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Architecture · Zeeheldenkwartier
Peace Palace
Funded by Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1913, the Peace Palace houses the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Iconic
Theme park · Statenkwartier
Madurodam
Visit late in the afternoon in summer, when the crowds thin and the models are lit.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Outdoors
Beach · Scheveningen Bad
Scheveningen beach and pier
Scheveningen's wide sandy beach runs for kilometres in front of the boulevard, with seasonal beach pavilions from spring to autumn.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 12°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit The Hague?
It is one of the best months to visit The Hague. Pleasant and calmer after the holidays; the royal procession for Prinsjesdag draws crowds.
+How warm is The Hague in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.