SeasonMapGarmisch-Partenkirchen (Garmisch) weather in August
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August in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 14 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Garmisch-Partenkirchen · #1379 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 11/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August
Other months in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen's forum puts January and February around freezing on average, genuinely cold, with temperatures capable of dropping to -10°C. Regulars call the skiing conditions great in a good snow year, and recommend dressing for cold and wet if walking the surrounding countryside — the Garmisch Classic ski area typically opens by this point in the season.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 188 mm / 7.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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.
BusySummer holidays in Germany, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Garmisch-Partenkirchen'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).
Toughest weatherGarmisch-Partenkirchen's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Trail and hut season
15 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyThe Hoellental and Reintal routes to the Zugspitze and the huts on them run from about mid-June once the snowfields clear, to the first week of October.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Garmisch-Partenkirchen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
- August in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 14 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Garmisch-Partenkirchen on SeasonMap's comfort score (11/100).
- What is the weather like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August?
- In August, Garmisch-Partenkirchen averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 11.9°C, with about 187.5 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August?
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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: Füssen's Forggensee filled and boats running around 1 Jun – 15 Oct, and Innsbruck's Alpine huts open around 20 Jun – 30 Sep.