Sun, sea & sand

Greifswald weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in August

Fair

Best time to visit: July – August

What is the weather like in Greifswald in August?

In August, Greifswald is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Greifswald.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score464921
Day22°22°18°
Night15°15°12°
Sea19°20°17°
Sun8 h7 h5 h
Rain days13129

More details for August

Daylight
14 h 57 min05:43 – 20:40
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Berlin

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %52 %
  • Seaweight 25 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %45 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Greifswald in August: quick answers

Is Greifswald hot in August?

Warm rather than hot: in August, daytime highs in Greifswald average 22 °C and nights cool to about 15 °C.

Can you swim in Greifswald in August?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in August the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Greifswald in August?

Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total.

Greifswald month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences