August · Austria
Best time to visit Bad Gastein in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bad Gastein in August
Average temperature 14°C, 176 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 176 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Bad Gastein scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 176 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bad Gastein's Belle Époque hotels and thermal springs climb a gorge in the Hohe Tauern.
August in Bad Gastein — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
176 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Bad Gastein — 7.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bad Gastein in August?
- In August, Bad Gastein averages 14°C, 176 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bad Gastein?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bad Gastein in August?
- Expect about 176 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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