Climate Insights for The Hague

Centrum, South Holland, Netherlands

Hottest
August
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
October
97 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in The Hague is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 852 mm of precipitation falls per year. The Hague receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. The Hague is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in The Hague is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 33.6 in of precipitation falls per year. The Hague receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. The Hague is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 6°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°JunMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°F
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The Hague sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 22°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.The Hague sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 71°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 2in
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The Hague is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 852 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 52 mm. That's 45 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 14cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.The Hague is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2 in. That's 1.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 5in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

The Hague is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.The Hague is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°41°F
Feb6°42°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr10°49°F
May13°56°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec6°43°F

The best time to visit The Hague is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit The Hague is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for The Hague based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for The Hague based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
20 km/h13 mph
76 mm3 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
21 km/h13 mph
63 mm2.5 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
10 °C50 °F
18 km/h11 mph
62 mm2.5 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
17 km/h10 mph
52 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
May
10 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
20 °C68 °F
15 km/h10 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
21 °C70 °F
15 km/h9 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h10 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
19 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
19 km/h12 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
10 °C50 °F
19 km/h12 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
8 °C46 °F
20 km/h13 mph
78 mm3.1 in
4 cm2 in