Aarhus weather in August (Midtjylland, Denmark)

Is Aarhus a good destination in August, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Aarhus is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Aarhus in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 238 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Aarhus, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in August

Find out more about the weather in Denmark 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 Aarhus, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Aarhus.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Denmark? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Denmark. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.