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Århus Weather in August

Århus in August

The short of it: Århus in August averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 15 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 13° · rain 77 mm · daylight 15 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Århus an average August high of 21°, a low of 13° and some 77 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 77 mm.

The sun is up for about 15 h 5 min in mid-August, 119 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Århus runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Gjellerup, 5 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Århus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 5 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GjellerupCentral Jutland5 km W21°13°78 mm
VibyCentral Jutland5 km SW21°13°80 mm
TilstCentral Jutland7 km NW21°13°81 mm
TranbjergCentral Jutland8 km SW21°13°80 mm
HasselagerCentral Jutland9 km SW20°13°80 mm
LystrupCentral Jutland9 km N21°13°82 mm
KoltCentral Jutland10 km WSW20°13°79 mm
MårsletCentral Jutland10 km SSW20°13°80 mm

The Almanac · Århus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 77 mm.

Climate of Århus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°46 mm23 km/h7 h 32 min✦✦
February5°-3°37 mm23 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦✦
March7°-1°34 mm21 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April11°4°33 mm19 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May16°8°46 mm18 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°64 mm19 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°66 mm17 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°77 mm18 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
September17°11°62 mm19 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°71 mm21 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November8°3°59 mm21 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
December6°1°52 mm21 km/h6 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Århus in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Århus in August?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 77 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Århus?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Århus in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 15 h 5 min. The days are shortening — from 6 h 57 min in December to 17 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Århus in August?

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

What should I pack for Århus in August?

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

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