Alsace · SummerMonth summary
Alsace weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Alsace in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Alsace in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Alsace brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (12.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 6°C | 44% | 2.8 | 4.5h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 9°C | 40% | 2.4 | 7.2h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 12°C | 39% | 2.0 | 9.6h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 38% | 2.2 | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 44% | 2.8 | 13.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 24°C | 46% | 3.1 | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.2 | 14.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.4 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 37% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.2 | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 44% | 2.5 | 5.7h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 7°C | 40% | 2.3 | 4.2h | 3.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Alsace averages 26°C, 36% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Alsace in August
Is August a good time to visit Alsace?
August is an excellent time to visit Alsace (score 8.3/10). With 26°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Alsace in August?
With 26°C and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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