When to go · Mainz
Mainz in August
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Germany: School holidays in most states; Baltic and North Sea islands booked out; occasional heatwaves.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Germany overall
- Prices
- High
- Germany overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Germany: School holidays in most states; Baltic and North Sea islands booked out; occasional heatwaves.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- MainzHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Germany overall
- High
- Prices · Germany overall
- High
Germany overall: School holidays in most states; Baltic and North Sea islands booked out; occasional heatwaves.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mainz, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Germany: School holidays in most states; Baltic and North Sea islands booked out; occasional heatwaves.
May: Inside Mainz's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Mainz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.