August · Austria
Best time to visit Zell am See in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zell am See in August
Average temperature 17°C, 218 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
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 218 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Zell am See scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 218 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zell am See pairs lakeside winter walks with the Schmittenhöhe and glacier days at nearby Kaprun. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
August in Zell am See — the hardest end of the year
August averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
218 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 7.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zell am See in August?
- In August, Zell am See averages 17°C, 218 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 Zell am See?
- 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 Zell am See in August?
- Expect about 218 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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