August · typical climate, not a forecast
Salzkammergut in August
Austria
Not your escape
22°C day · 16°C night · 47% rain · 14h daylight · very busy · €1,230 estimated
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Cool Score breakdown
Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in August.
- Temperature fit67
21.6°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window
w 26 - Heat escape0
1.1°C warmer than Tallinn
w 14 - Rain probability54
47% chance of rain on an average day
w 11 - Daylight hours79
14.1h of daylight mid-month
w 8 - Outdoor conditions68
Comfortable for a full day outside at 21.6°C
w 10 - Crowding26
Very busy for this month
w 8 - Flight + stay cost60
≈€1230 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget
w 12 - Nature access90
9/10 — wild ground within reach
w 6 - City atmosphere62
5/10 urban texture · 8/10 food scene
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Why Salzkammergut in August
The lakes stay bracing all summer — a 19°C swim in August.
- Cold lake swimming
- Salt mine tours
- Lakeside cycling
What August in Salzkammergut is actually like
In August, Salzkammergut sits around 22°C by day and drops to about 16°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 1°C warmer than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.
Expect rain on roughly 47% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 14 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are very busy this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,230 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.
The lakes stay bracing all summer — a 19°C swim in August. Days here tend to fill up with cold lake swimming, salt mine tours, lakeside cycling — which is why Salzkammergut scores 54 out of 100 for august: not your escape.
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