Germany weather in August
Considering a trip to Germany this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Germany in August?
August in Germany generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In August, it is summer.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Oberstdorf at 20°C and warm in Altlußheim at 27°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Altlußheim and 9°C in Oberstdorf.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waghäusel with an average of 54 mm to heavy rainfall in Mittenwald with 218 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Berlin. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Germany in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Germany climate page.
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Average weather in Berlin
In August Berlin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cologne
In August Cologne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Binz
In August Binz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Munich
In August Munich generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hamburg
In August Hamburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Germany?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Germany. Typically, the climate in Berlin is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Berlin. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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