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Nuremberg in August
Little changes in Nuremberg from July: highs stay near 78°F (26°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls.
At 85/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 78°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 58°F (14°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (72 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is one of Nuremberg's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 69°F.
- Comfort holds steady from July (84 → 85/100).
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nuremberg in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Kaiserburg
The imperial castle on the sandstone ridge above the old town, with the Sinwell Tower and a 50-metre well.
Bratwursthäusle
Grill house beside St. Sebaldus serving finger-sized Nürnberger Rostbratwürste over a beechwood fire.
Frauenkirche
Gothic church on the Hauptmarkt whose 1509 clock runs the Männleinlaufen figure parade every day at noon.
Christkindlesmarkt
Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany's largest museum of cultural history, from Dürer paintings to the oldest surviving globe.
Nearby in August
- Bamberg in August~31 mi · highs 78°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in August~40 mi · highs 76°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Würzburg in August~56 mi · highs 79°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in August~94 mi · highs 74°F, 5.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
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.
Nuremberg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nuremberg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nuremberg in August?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nuremberg in August?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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