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Netherlands·🌊 Coastal

On the North Sea coast of South Holland. The Hague is home to the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice. The Mauritshuis with Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Scheveningen beach are highlights.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–September: up to 22°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

In August, water temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C — perfect for swimming.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–September.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
9°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
21°
Jul
22°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Water temperature
7°
Jan
7°
Feb
8°
Mar
10°
Apr
14°
May
18°
Jun
20°
Jul
20°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
13d
Jan
14d
Feb
14d
Mar
14d
Apr
12d
May
9d
Jun
16d
Jul
11d
Aug
13d
Sep
16d
Oct
19d
Nov
16d
Dec

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The Hague as a Vacation Destination

The Hague is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 22°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are August with water temperatures up to 20°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
NL