Weather in Germany in August
August in Germany is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in August is a warning: one region of Germany will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of Germany's year.
- Average temp
- 18°C
12–23°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 9 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Germany in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
August is a wetter month in Germany. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Germany
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for August.
Average weather in Germany
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about Germany
Climate averages for Germany, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Germany is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 18°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 82 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
