Gießen weather in August (Hessen, Germany)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gießen during August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Gießen during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Gießen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Gießen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gießen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (59 KM, 37 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.

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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 Gießen, 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

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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