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Franz Josef Weather in August

August in Franz Josef sees daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F) at night. Being part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is a regular part of the day, so pack accordingly.

Rainfall in Franz Josef in August

As part of the rainy season, Franz Josef sees around 15 days of rain in August, with an average of 271 mm (11 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.

Temperature in Franz Josef in August

Daytime highs in Franz Josef in August reach 8°C (46°F), with nights around 1°C (34°F). August is in the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. At 1°C (34°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

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Franz Josef Temperature in August

Min Temperature

1°C (34°F)

Max Temperature

8°C (46°F)

Chance of Rain

51%

Precipitation

271 mm (11 in)

Rainy days

15 days

Franz Josef Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Franz Josef - and find the best time to visit.

January

16°C (61°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

8°C (46°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

9°C (48°F)View September → This monthOctober

11°C (52°F)View October → November

12°C (54°F)View November → December

15°C (59°F)View December →

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Historical weather records for Franz Josef in August

Browse day-by-day weather records for Franz Josef spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Franz Josef historical weather extremes in August

Based on 20 years of weather observations in Franz Josef between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

The warmest day in August was on August 23, 2022, with a maximum of 18°C (64°F).
Franz Josef experienced its chilliest August day on August 15, 2011, reaching only -4°C (25°F).
Nighttime temperatures dropped to -13°C (9°F) on August 9, 2016, marking the coldest August night on record.
The heaviest August precipitation occurred on August 1, 2010, when 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation fell.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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unpleasant

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Franz Josef in August

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Franz Josef in August. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.