Schleswig-Holstein Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in August.

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg

Planning a getaway to Schleswig-Holstein, 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 Schleswig-Holstein in August

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is a region in Germany. August in Schleswig-Holstein generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Westerland at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Lauenburg at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Lauenburg and 17°C (63°F) in Westerland. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Timmendorfer Strand with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Nieblum with 116 mm (4.6 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Büsum.

Explore Schleswig-Holstein by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Schleswig-Holstein - and find the best time to visit. (based on Büsum)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Schleswig-Holstein in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Schleswig-Holstein.

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 Schleswig-Holstein

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Temperature range in Schleswig-Holstein (August)

Precipitation variation in Schleswig-Holstein (August)

Büsum

In August Büsum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Büsum →

Westerland

In August Westerland generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
217 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Westerland →

Travemünde

In August Travemünde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
221 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Travemünde →

Flensburg

In August Flensburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
222 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Grömitz

In August Grömitz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
221 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Schleswig-Holstein in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Büsum 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Westerland 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Travemünde 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Flensburg 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Grömitz 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Dagebüll 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Schleswig-Holstein weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in August?

Expect very good weather across Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in August. The popular destination of Büsum averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in August?

Büsum averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Schleswig-Holstein, Germany get a lot of rain in August?

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany sees substantial rainfall in August. Büsum typically averages about 103 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with overall very good weather in Büsum.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly excellent weather in Büsum. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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