Climate guide for Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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August · Germany

Best time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August

Average temperature 17°C, 140 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

August score

1.7/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Avg temp
17°C
Rainfall
140 mm
Humidity
75%
Days with 6h+ sun
20
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

August in Garmisch-Partenkirchen scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 140 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits beneath the Zugspitze, with ski slopes, gorges and Bavarian traditions.

August in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — off-season conditions

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

140 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 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.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — 7.7 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August?
In August, Garmisch-Partenkirchen averages 17°C, 140 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
Is August a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen in August?
Expect about 140 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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