Amsterdam · August
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 71°F, dipping to 58°F at night. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 19 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
71° / 58°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
19/mo
Wind
12 mph
What August feels like in Amsterdam
Sunrise
06:25
Mid-month average
Sunset
21:03
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Amsterdam in August
The kit for August in Amsterdam: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
0° avg high
0 rain days
Amsterdam in July →
August
71°F avg high
19 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+4° avg high
+4 rain days
Amsterdam in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Amsterdam in August?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Amsterdam in August?+
Average high 71°F, average low 58°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Amsterdam?+
Compared to July (avg high 71°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 67°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Amsterdam in August?+
Expect about 19 measurable rain days in August, on average.