Altena weather in August (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Curious about the August weather in Altena? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Altena generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Altena in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Altena, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bochum, Germany (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in August

Find out more about the weather in Germany in August and which places have the best weather 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 Altena in August?

For visitors traveling to Altena, 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 in August.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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