Dresden · SummerMonth summary
Dresden weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dresden 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: Dresden in August: 25°C and 12.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Dresden 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
Summer in Dresden brings pleasant temperatures (25°C) and long sunny days (12.5h of sunshine). Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 4°C | 46% | 2.1 | 3.4h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.0 | 5.7h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 10°C | 38% | 1.5 | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.5 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 33% | 1.7 | 12.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 36% | 2.2 | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 34% | 2.1 | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 15°C | 40% | 2.1 | 7.1h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 36% | 1.6 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 5°C | 41% | 1.9 | 3.6h | 1.9/10 |
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, Dresden averages 25°C, 34% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dresden in August
Is August a good time to visit Dresden?
August is an excellent time to visit Dresden (score 8.0/10). With 25°C, 12.5h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Dresden in August?
With 25°C and 12.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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