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Bielefeld Weather in August

Bielefeld in August

The short of it: Bielefeld in August averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 77 mm · daylight 14 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bielefeld an average August high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 77 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 38 min in mid-August, 98 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Bielefeld runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Herford, 13 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Bielefeld, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 38 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerfordNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km NE24°13°75 mm
Bad SalzuflenNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km ENE23°13°76 mm
GüterslohNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km SW24°13°75 mm
LageNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km ESE24°13°78 mm
BündeNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km N24°13°74 mm
LöhneNorth Rhine-Westphalia20 km NNE24°13°73 mm
MelleLower Saxony23 km NW23°13°74 mm
LemgoNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km E24°13°80 mm

The Almanac · Bielefeld 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 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Bielefeld by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°84 mm16 km/h8 h 14 min✦
February6°0°64 mm15 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦
March10°2°66 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°5°47 mm12 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
May19°9°62 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°70 mm11 km/h16 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°80 mm11 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
August23°13°77 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
September19°10°74 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
October14°7°73 mm13 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦
November9°4°71 mm13 km/h8 h 41 min✦
December6°1°82 mm15 km/h7 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bielefeld in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bielefeld in August?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Bielefeld?

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

How long are the days in Bielefeld in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 46 min in December to 16 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Bielefeld in August?

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

What should I pack for Bielefeld in August?

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

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