Weather in August in Saxony
Thinking about venturing to Saxony this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Saxony in August?
Saxony is a region in Germany. August in Saxony generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Bärenstein at 22°C to warm in Torgau at 26°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Torgau and 11°C in Bärenstein.
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In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Delitzsch with an average of 63 mm to high rainfall in Sehma with 105 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dresden enjoys close to 212 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Saxony for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Saxony climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Saxony?
Dresden
In August Dresden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Leipzig
In August Leipzig generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bad Schandau
In August Bad Schandau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Görlitz
In August Görlitz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kurort Oberwiesenthal
In August Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saxony, in Germany.
Is August the best time to visit Saxony?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Saxony. Typically, the climate in Dresden is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dresden. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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