The Hague Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(The Hague / Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands)



Photo showing the new City HallThe climate experienced in The Hague can be nothing short of a mixed bag, with one day being rainy and overcast, and the next enjoying some strong sunshine. However, even during the sunniest days in the very heart of the summer months, temperatures in The Hague rarely top 25°C / 77°F and tend to average around 20°C / 68°F or thereabouts.

July and August are predictably the hottest months in The Hague, although the weather can rarely be described as oppressive or scorching. Instead, the climate at this time of the year is generally quite pleasant, a little changeable and sometimes damp.


Further picture of the new and modern City Hall

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

June, August and September tend to be amongst the wettest months in The Hague, along with October, November and December. All of these months feature rainy weather to some degree and annual precipitation levels of between 220 mm / 8.7 inches to 250 mm / 9.8 inches. However, rain rarely spoils a holiday and even on the wettest days you are likely to enjoy clear and possibly sunny spells. However, do pack accordingly, for all possible eventualities, and always bring a heavy coat or jacket.

The winter climate in The Hague is pleasantly mild, although the evenings and nights are often rather wet. Winter temperatures average 6°C / 43°F or even 7°C / 45°F, and many people choose to visit at this time, avoiding the summer crowds and taking full advantage of cheaper winter hotel rates. April and May are extremely popular months, when the weather noticeably starts to improve and is at its driest, with rainfalls of less than 140 mm / 5.5 inches per month.

The Hague Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

6°C / 43°F
1°C / 34°F

February

6°C / 43°F
1°C / 34°F

March

9°C / 48°F
3°C / 37°F

April

12°C / 54°F
4°C / 39°F

May

16°C / 61°F
8°C / 46°F

June

19°C / 66°F
11°C / 52°F

July

21°C / 70°F
13°C / 55°F

August

21°C / 70°F
13°C / 55°F

September

18°C / 64°F
11°C / 52°F

October

14°C / 57°F
8°C / 46°F

November

9°C / 48°F
4°C / 39°F

December

7°C / 45°F
2°C / 36°F