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The Hague

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit The Hague?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: The Hague month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in The Hague are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and October the wettest (about 105 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.92.7854.0
February8.13.0695.5
March10.33.8647.8
April13.25.95410.5
May16.99.55811.7
June20.313.36912.2
July21.214.77812.2
August21.915.27611.3
September19.512.9899.2
October15.310.21056.2
November10.45.8904.5
December8.04.0843.2

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People and places shaping The Hague

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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Past and future events in The Hague

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1997

    In 1997, four Roman milestones were discovered at Wateringse Veld.

Current public leadership

  • Jan van Zanen

    Wikidata currently records this person as The Hague's head of government. Dutch mayor.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to The Hague has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Gordian III

    Named in the source's account of Ancient history, with dates 238–244.

Local business and employers

  • Shell plc

    Shell plc has major offices in The Hague

Newspapers and local media

  • Het Vaderland

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in The Hague. Dutch newspaper.

  • Dagblad Het Binnenhof

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in The Hague. Newspaper.

  • Haagsche Courant

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in The Hague. Dutch newspaper.

  • China Times

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in The Hague. Dutch newspaper.

  • Den Haag FM

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in The Hague. Local radio station in the Netherlands.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Peace Palace

    Wikidata places this site in The Hague. International law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands.

  • Kloosterkerk

    Wikidata places this site in The Hague. Church in The Hague, Netherlands.

  • Mubarak Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in The Hague. Mosque in The Hague, Netherlands.

  • Spinozahuis

    Wikidata places this site in The Hague. Architectural structure.

  • Binnenhof

    Wikidata places this site in The Hague. Complex of buildings in The Hague, the Netherlands.

  • Scheveningen

    Wikidata places this site in The Hague. District of The Hague.

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01 · Overview

The Hague, in brief

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02 · History

How The Hague took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting The Hague

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in The Hague

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in The Hague

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in The Hague

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for The Hague

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08 · Questions

Questions about The Hague

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hague

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is The Hague located and what are its coordinates?

The Hague is situated in The Netherlands at geographic coordinates 52.0767, 4.2986 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of The Hague?

The Hague has a recorded population of approximately 474,292 and observes the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in The Hague?

Official and commonly spoken languages in The Hague include nl-NL, fy-NL, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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