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Weather in August in Germany

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Germany in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Germany on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?

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.

Berlin
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<<   July July
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26°C 
15°C 
232 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
26°C 
14°C 
210 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
11°C 
162 hours 
57 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Berlin

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.

Cologne
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<<   July July
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25°C 
15°C 
209 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
25°C 
14°C 
198 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Cologne

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.

Binz
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<<   July July
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21°C 
16°C 
76 mm 
14 days 
21°C 
17°C 
84 mm 
13 days 
18°C 
14°C 
81 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Binz

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.

Munich
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<<   July July
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25°C 
14°C 
240 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
25°C 
14°C 
222 hours 
115 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
10°C 
165 hours 
97 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Munich

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.

Hamburg
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<<   July July
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24°C 
13°C 
216 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
24°C 
13°C 
207 hours 
82 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
10°C 
142 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Hamburg

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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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