The best months to visit The Hague are June, July, August and September, when average highs settle comfortably between 19.5 °C and 21.9 °C and the long days deliver up to 12.2 hours of sunshine. June is a standout, with a 20.3 °C average high and 12 rain days, while September stays pleasant at 19.5 °C. July and August are peak season, packed with school-holiday crowds along the Scheveningen beachfront. Winter is the quiet low season, cool, grey and wet, but calm around the Binnenhof and the museums.
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The Hague month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9 °C | 2.8 °C | 16 | 4 h |
| February | 8.1 °C | 3.1 °C | 12 | 5.5 h |
| March | 10.3 °C | 3.8 °C | 13 | 7.8 h |
| April | 13.2 °C | 6 °C | 11 | 10.5 h |
| May | 16.9 °C | 9.6 °C | 11 | 11.7 h |
| June | 20.3 °C | 13.5 °C | 12 | 12.2 h |
| July | 21.2 °C | 14.9 °C | 15 | 12.2 h |
| August | 21.9 °C | 15.3 °C | 14 | 11.3 h |
| September | 19.5 °C | 13 °C | 12 | 9.2 h |
| October | 15.3 °C | 10.3 °C | 16 | 6.2 h |
| November | 10.4 °C | 5.9 °C | 16 | 4.5 h |
| December | 8 °C | 4.1 °C | 15 | 3.2 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Great for tulip season and lighter crowds, though evenings stay cool.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The prime window for beach days and festivals; June is the sweet spot before the rush.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is excellent and calmer than midsummer; later autumn turns grey and wet.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
For museums, cosy cafés and a peaceful Binnenhof rather than the outdoors.
Notable events
- April
- King's Day (Koningsdag) celebrations
- Summer
- The Hague International Jazz and beach festivals at Scheveningen
- September
- Prinsjesdag (State Opening of Parliament at the Binnenhof)
- December
- Christmas markets and festive lights
Frequently asked
Is The Hague too hot in August?
No. August highs average 21.9 °C, comfortably warm rather than sweltering, though it sees 14 rain days so pack a light layer.
What is the rainiest month in The Hague?
January, October and November each record 16 rain days, the wettest of the year, while summer months hover around 12 to 15 rain days.
Is winter worth visiting?
It's the quiet season with highs of 6.9 °C in January and only 3.2 hours of sunshine a day in December, so it suits museum-goers and festive markets more than beach or outdoor plans.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to The Hague — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.