Black Forest

Black Forest Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Black Forest, Germany in August.

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Baden-Baden Freiburg im Breisgau Tübingen Offenburg

Planning a getaway to the Black Forest, Germany this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Black Forest in August

The Black Forest, Germany is a region in Germany. August in the Black Forest generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Rottweil to 26°C (79°F) in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Offenburg and 12°C (54°F) in Rottweil.

For specific regional insights in the Black Forest, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Offenburg with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Rottweil with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Baden-Baden sees around 237 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Black Forest in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Black Forest

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Black Forest, Germany?

Temperature range in the Black Forest (August)

Precipitation variation in the Black Forest (August)

Baden-Baden

In August Baden-Baden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
237 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Baden-Baden →

Freiburg im Breisgau

In August Freiburg im Breisgau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
239 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Freiburg im Breisgau →

Tübingen

In August Tübingen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
225 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tübingen →

Offenburg

In August Offenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
218 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Offenburg →

Rottweil

In August Rottweil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
198 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Rottweil →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Black Forest in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baden-Baden 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Freiburg im Breisgau 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Tübingen 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Offenburg 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Rottweil 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

The Black Forest weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Black Forest, Germany in August?

the Black Forest, Germany typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Baden-Baden average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Black Forest, Germany in August?

Baden-Baden averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does the Black Forest, Germany get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Baden-Baden averages just 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Black Forest, Germany.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Black Forest, Germany?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Black Forest, Germany with overall perfect weather in Baden-Baden. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Black Forest, Germany is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Baden-Baden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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