August 2025 brought a mixed weather pattern to the Netherlands, with near-normal temperatures but significantly drier conditions than usual. The month was marked by a notable heatwave in the southern regions and overall abundant sunshine, making it a relatively pleasant summer month despite the lack of rainfall.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature across the Netherlands during August reached 18.4 degrees Celsius, virtually matching the normal value of 18.5 degrees and showing only a minimal anomaly of -0.1 degrees. However, this average masks considerable variation throughout the month. The warmest day occurred on August 13 in Eindhoven, where temperatures soared to 34.5 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the coldest reading of the month was recorded in Asten on August 24, dropping to just 5.8 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature swings that occurred during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
August 2025 was notably dry across the Netherlands. The average total precipitation measured 40.5 millimeters, representing a substantial 43 percent below the normal value of 70.9 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on August 2 in Aa en Hunze, which received 20.2 millimeters of rainfall. When examining total precipitation by location, Noordwijk recorded the highest accumulation at 64.1 millimeters, still below the monthly normal for most areas.
Sunshine and Notable Events
Sunshine hours totaled 343.9 hours during August, slightly exceeding the normal value of 339.8 hours by one percent. The most significant weather event was a moderate heatwave that affected southern parts of the country from August 7 through August 15, lasting nine days. This heatwave impacted multiple municipalities in the Eindhoven region, including Helmond, Geldrop-Mierlo, Veldhoven, and Laarbeek, with Eindhoven experiencing the peak temperatures during this period.