Sylt Weather in August

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

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Westerland Wenningstedt List Hörnum

Thinking about venturing to Sylt, Germany this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sylt in August

Sylt, Germany is a region in Germany. August in Sylt generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Westerland. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Sylt, Germany.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hörnum with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Morsum with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Westerland sees close to 217 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Sylt by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February5°C (41°F) March7°C (45°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) July19°C (66°F) This monthAugust20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sylt in August

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

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 Sylt

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

Temperature range in Sylt (August)

Precipitation variation in Sylt (August)

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 →

Wenningstedt

In August Wenningstedt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°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)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Wenningstedt →

List

In August List generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
217 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in List →

Hörnum

In August Hörnum 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 rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Hörnum →

Tinnum

In August Tinnum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
217 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sylt in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westerland 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Wenningstedt 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
List 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Hörnum 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Tinnum 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Kampen 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Sylt weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sylt, Germany in August?

August in Sylt, Germany brings very good weather. In Westerland, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Sylt, Germany in August?

Westerland averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Sylt, Germany get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Sylt, Germany. Average rainfall in Westerland sits around 110 mm (4.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sylt, Germany?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Sylt, Germany. Typically, the climate in Westerland is very good. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide very good weather in Westerland. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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