Dresden weather in August (Saxony, Germany)

Curious about the climate in Dresden this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Dresden is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 25°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Dresden in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 212 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Dresden. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dresden, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Dresden, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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