SeasonMapFüssen (Neuschwanstein) weather in August
Germany
August in Füssen: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#2 of 12 months in Füssen · #659 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Füssen in August
Other months in Füssen
Füssen's forum calls June one of the better months — mild days and cool nights that regularly dip below 15°C — but warns it's also one of the wettest, alongside August. Regulars recommend packing a waterproof jacket and a warm layer regardless of the season, since the weather here changes quickly enough that long-range forecasts aren't worth trusting.
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Füssen climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 229 mm / 9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Füssen in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsCastle high season, Summer holidays in Germany, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Füssen's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherFüssen's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Füssen in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Forggensee filled and boats running
1 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallySummer season opensThe reservoir is drained every winter and refilled by mid-June; the two lake boats run 1 June to about 15 October. Out of season the basin is a gravel plain you can walk across. Source ↗
- Holiday
Castle high season
20 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallySchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyTimed slots for Neuschwanstein sell out days ahead through the European school holidays, and the shuttle queue at Hohenschwangau runs to an hour. First slot or last slot, or another month. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Füssen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Füssen?
Füssen in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Füssen?
- August in Füssen: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Füssen on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Füssen in August?
- In August, Füssen averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 12.1°C, with about 228.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Füssen in August?
- Füssen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in August.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — August
Within 300 km: Innsbruck's Alpine huts open around 20 Jun – 30 Sep, and Vaduz's National Day on 15 Aug.