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Weather in August in The Wachau Valley

Planning a journey to the Wachau Valley this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in the Wachau Valley in August?

The Wachau Valley is a region in Austria. August in the Wachau Valley generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Krems an der Donau. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Wachau Valley. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Krems an der Donau with an average of 87 mm to moderate rainfall in Spitz with 94 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 242 hours of sunshine in Krems an der Donau. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at August's conditions in the Wachau Valley, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Wachau Valley's yearly weather, check out our the Wachau Valley climate page.

Where to go in the Wachau Valley in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Wachau Valley on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Wachau Valley?

Krems an der Donau

In August Krems an der Donau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Krems an der Donau
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<<   July July
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26°C 
15°C 
252 hours 
97 mm 
14 days 
26°C 
14°C 
242 hours 
87 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
10°C 
175 hours 
80 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Krems an der Donau

Melk

In August Melk 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.

Melk
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<<   July July
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25°C 
15°C 
252 hours 
100 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
14°C 
242 hours 
93 mm 
14 days 
20°C 
10°C 
175 hours 
89 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Melk

Weissenkirchen in der Wachau

In August Weissenkirchen in der Wachau 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.

Weissenkirchen in der Wachau
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<<   July July
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25°C 
14°C 
252 hours 
104 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
14°C 
242 hours 
93 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
10°C 
175 hours 
83 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Weissenkirchen in der Wachau

Spitz

In August Spitz 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.

Spitz
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<<   July July
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25°C 
14°C 
252 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
25°C 
14°C 
242 hours 
94 mm 
14 days 
20°C 
10°C 
175 hours 
84 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Spitz

Emmersdorf an der Donau

In August Emmersdorf an der Donau 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.

Emmersdorf an der Donau
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<<   July July
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25°C 
15°C 
252 hours 
97 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
14°C 
242 hours 
90 mm 
14 days 
20°C 
10°C 
175 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Emmersdorf an der Donau

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Wachau Valley, in Austria.

Is August the best time to visit the Wachau Valley?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Wachau Valley. Typically, the climate in Krems an der Donau is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Krems an der Donau. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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