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Aarhus in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Aarhus in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Aarhus in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Aarhus in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +68°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 61 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Aarhus;

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aarhus has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Aarhus in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aarhus for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +66°F.

Is Aarhus warm or cold in August?

Aarhus is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Aarhus, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Aarhus in August

Aarhus weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+68°F+68°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+41°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+86°F+79°F
Rainfall
57 mm61 mm53 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%79%82%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
192020
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +68°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 61 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in July to 4 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Aarhus in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Aarhus is gradually decreasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
August is one of the rainiest months in Aarhus, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Aarhus wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Aarhus?

This is the weather in Aarhus in August 2023:
1 August
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+68°F
2 August
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+66°F
3 August
☁️
+76°F
4 August
🌧️
+83°F
5 August
☁️
+68°F
6 August
☁️
+65°F
7 August
☁️
+63°F
8 August
☁️
+72°F
9 August
☁️
+72°F
10 August
☀️
+79°F
11 August
☀️
+81°F
12 August
☀️
+82°F
13 August
☀️
+84°F
14 August
☁️
+81°F
15 August
☁️
+81°F
16 August
🌧️
+80°F
17 August
☁️
+78°F
18 August
🌧️
+75°F
19 August
☁️
+73°F
20 August
☁️
+74°F
21 August
☀️
+72°F
22 August
☁️
+68°F
23 August
☁️
+75°F
24 August
☁️
+76°F
25 August
☁️
+75°F
26 August
☁️
+77°F
27 August
☁️
+71°F
28 August
☁️
+72°F
29 August
☁️
+67°F
30 August
☁️
+69°F
31 August
☁️
+66°F
In August 2023 Aarhus had 5 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Aarhus climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Aarhus in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+64°F) and the highest in 1997 (+77°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 13 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 111 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aarhus in August:

Is August a good time to visit Aarhus?

It’s always a good time to visit Aarhus, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Aarhus in August?

August has mild temperatures in Aarhus. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Aarhus rainy in August?

Aarhus is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Aarhus in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aarhus in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Aarhus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aarhus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.