August · Netherlands
Best time to visit Giethoorn in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Giethoorn in August
Average temperature 19°C, 75 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Giethoorn scores 8.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Giethoorn is a village of canals and footbridges in Overijssel, where boats replace cars on the old peat waterways.
August ranks 5th of 12 for Giethoorn — one of the best windows
Trail conditions at 19°C (66°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in August; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 75 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Giethoorn at 8.6/10 (5th of 12), just behind May at 9.1/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Giethoorn in August?
- In August, Giethoorn averages 19°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Giethoorn?
- August earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Giethoorn in August?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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