Weather Report: Noord-Holland, August 2025
August 2025 brought relatively mild and dry conditions to Noord-Holland, with temperatures staying close to seasonal norms while precipitation fell significantly below average. The month presented a mixed weather pattern, featuring both warm summer days and notably cool periods.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for August in Noord-Holland reached 18.1 degrees Celsius, remaining virtually unchanged from the normal value of 18.2 degrees. This slight anomaly of -0.1 degrees indicates near-normal thermal conditions throughout the month. The warmest day occurred in Hoorn on August 13, when temperatures climbed to 31.5 degrees Celsius, providing a taste of genuine summer heat. In stark contrast, the coldest reading was recorded in Hoorn on August 24, dropping to just 7.5 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable temperature variability experienced during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
August proved to be notably drier than typical for the province. The average total precipitation measured 42.9 millimeters, representing a substantial 35 percent below the normal value of 66.3 millimeters. The wettest day occurred in Hilversum on August 2, when 17.9 millimeters of rain fell. Den Helder emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 52.9 millimeters throughout the month, though this still remained below seasonal expectations across most of the province.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 347.5 hours for the month, essentially matching the normal value of 346.6 hours and showing no significant anomaly. This indicates that despite the dry conditions, cloud cover remained relatively typical for August. The combination of near-normal temperatures, below-average rainfall, and average sunshine hours created conditions that were generally favorable for outdoor activities, though the significant dry spell may have impacted agricultural interests across Noord-Holland.