August weather forecast
Leiden, Netherlands

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Weather in August

As the peak of summer, August continues to exhibit warm weather in Leiden. The noticeable feature in August's weather is the high rainfall, peaking at 53mm (2.09"), the highest rainfall throughout the year. Despite the sporadic showers, the weather remains mostly warm and humid. Balanced by the steady wind flow and extended sunlight hours, the weather maintains a slight freshness. The month remains vibrant with tourists and locals enjoying the summer sun before it begins to fade.

Temperature

Leiden reaches its highest average temperatures in August, measuring 21°C (69.8°F) at the peak and 16.3°C (61.3°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

April and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Leiden.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.1 days and accumulates 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Leiden, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:32. On the last day of August, in Leiden, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 20:31 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Leiden. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Leiden?

August is the month when Leiden's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 21°C (69.8°F) and lows of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

What are the temperatures in Leiden in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Leiden, records 21°C (69.8°F), while the low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).

What are the least humid months in Leiden?

The months with the lowest humidity in Leiden, Netherlands, are April and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in August in Leiden?

In Leiden, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Leiden?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Leiden?

In Leiden, during August, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Leiden?

April through October are months without snowfall in Leiden, Netherlands.

How many hours of daylight does Leiden have in August?

The average day length in August in Leiden, Netherlands, is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Leiden?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 20:31 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leiden have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Leiden, Netherlands, is 9.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Leiden?

The months with the highest UV index in Leiden are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August in Leiden?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Leiden, Netherlands, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average temperature in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in August: 21°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average pressure in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in August: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average wind speed in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in August: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average humidity in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average rainfall in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in August: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average snowfall in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average UV index in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Leiden, Netherlands

Average visibility in August - Leiden, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).

Leiden, Netherlands

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