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German Village in August
German Village's warmest month brings highs averaging 85°F (29°C), lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 64°F (18°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (78 mm).
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September & October).
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in July to 79/100.
- Our Columbus New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in German Village in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Riverside park on a former industrial site just west of German Village, with wetland trails and skyline views.
Why now August scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lindey's
Bistro in an 1880s building that has been German Village's special-occasion dinner spot since 1981.
Schiller Park
23-acre park at the heart of German Village with a pond, old trees and a statue of Friedrich Schiller.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 3.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Schmidt's Sausage Haus
Family-run German restaurant from a meat-packing family dating to 1886, known for bratwurst and jumbo cream puffs.
Nearby in August
- Downtown Cincinnati in August~100 mi · highs 88°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cleveland in August~127 mi · highs 78°F, 3.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lexington in August~155 mi · highs 86°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mount Washington in August~161 mi · highs 84°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown & the Short North.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
German Village in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit German Village?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 90 in September & October. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain.
How hot is German Village in August?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in German Village in August?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.8 in (986 mm).
What should I pack for German Village in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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