Sankt Gallen weather in August (Styria, Austria)

Curious about the August weather in Sankt Gallen? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Sankt Gallen typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Sankt Gallen in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sankt Gallen climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Gallen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mariazell, Austria (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Austria in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Sankt Gallen in August?

For visitors traveling to Sankt Gallen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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