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Strasbourg in August
Little changes in Strasbourg from July: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls.
At 85/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 59°F (15°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (76 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Strasbourg's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (85 → 85/100).
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Strasbourg in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Grand Sapin, Place Kléber
A Vosges fir of around 30 metres stands on the main square, with the Village du Partage charity stalls beside it.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Petite France
Tanners' and millers' houses along the canals of the Ill at the western tip of the Grande Ile.
Maison Kammerzell
Restaurant in the carved 15th-century house on the cathedral square, known for its fish choucroute.
Chez Yvonne
A classic winstub on rue du Sanglier with red-checked tables, tarte flambée and Alsace pinot noir.
Pâtisserie Christian
Pastry shop and tearoom on rue Mercière, steps from the cathedral, with bredele biscuits and stollen in December.
Nearby in August
- Colmar in August~39 mi · highs 79°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in August~91 mi · highs 74°F, 5.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Rüdesheim in August~97 mi · highs 79°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lucerne in August~109 mi · highs 75°F, 6.2 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.
Strasbourg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Strasbourg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
How hot is Strasbourg in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in August?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.8 in (758 mm).
What should I pack for Strasbourg in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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