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Bad Gastein weather in August (Salzburg, Austria)

How is the weather in Bad Gastein in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Bad Gastein typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Bad Gastein in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 176 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bad Gastein, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 176 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
SunshineSunshine 157 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Austria in August

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Bad Gastein in August?

For visitors traveling to Bad Gastein, 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
Camping
3/10

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