If you plan to visit Groningen in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 74 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Groningen;
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Groningen has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Groningen in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Groningen for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +19°C.
Is Groningen warm or cold in August?
Groningen is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +13°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Groningen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Groningen in August
Groningen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+18°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+6°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+34°C
+30°C
Rainfall
83 mm
74 mm
63 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
3
Cloudy days
8
8
9
Rainy days
19
20
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +21°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 83 mm to 74 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Groningen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Groningen is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 121 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Groningen, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Groningen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Groningen?
This is the weather in Groningen in August 2023:
1 August
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+21°C
2 August
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+23°C
3 August
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+21°C
4 August
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+21°C
5 August
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+22°C
6 August
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+21°C
7 August
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+18°C
8 August
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+20°C
9 August
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+21°C
10 August
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+20°C
11 August
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+29°C
12 August
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+24°C
13 August
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+23°C
14 August
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+25°C
15 August
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+25°C
16 August
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+24°C
17 August
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+21°C
18 August
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+26°C
19 August
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+28°C
20 August
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+26°C
21 August
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+26°C
22 August
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+26°C
23 August
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+26°C
24 August
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+23°C
25 August
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+22°C
26 August
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+20°C
27 August
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+20°C
28 August
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+20°C
29 August
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+21°C
30 August
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+17°C
31 August
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+19°C
In August 2023 Groningen had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Groningen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Groningen in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 436 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1200 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen in August:
Is August a good time to visit Groningen?
It’s always a good time to visit Groningen, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Groningen in August?
August has mild temperatures in Groningen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Groningen rainy in August?
Groningen is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Groningen in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Groningen in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.