Sankt Gilgen weather in August (Upper Austria, Austria)

What can you expect from the weather in Sankt Gilgen during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

Temperatures

In August, Sankt Gilgen generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Sankt Gilgen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 181 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sankt Gilgen climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Gilgen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bad Ischl, Austria (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Austria in August

Find out more about the weather in Austria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sankt Gilgen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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