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

How does the August weather in Dorsten compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Dorsten during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Dorsten in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 187 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Dorsten. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Dorsten climate page with graphs.

 

Dorsten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in August

Find out more about the weather in Germany 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 Dorsten, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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