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Gries Weather in August

Gries in August

The short of it: Gries in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 13° · rain 133 mm · daylight 14 h 12 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Gries an average August high of 26°, a low of 13° and some 133 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 12 min in mid-August, 79 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Gries runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Wolfsberg, 1 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Gries, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 12 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WolfsbergCarinthia1 km NNW25°13°135 mm
DeutschlandsbergStyria28 km E25°14°153 mm
VoitsbergStyria33 km NE26°14°136 mm
Ravne na KoroškemMunicipality of Ravne na Koroškem33 km SSE25°13°140 mm
Sankt Veit an der GlanCarinthia38 km W25°13°124 mm
JudenburgStyria40 km NNW24°12°126 mm
Slovenj GradecUrban Municipality of Slovenj Gradec40 km SSE25°13°145 mm
KnittelfeldStyria43 km N24°12°131 mm

The Almanac · Gries Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Gries by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°31 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February6°-4°40 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March12°0°59 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°4°65 mm7 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°99 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June25°12°122 mm6 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July26°14°136 mm6 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
August26°13°133 mm5 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September21°9°116 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°5°104 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November8°1°88 mm5 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December3°-3°58 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gries in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gries in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Gries?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Gries in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Gries in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gries in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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