German Phrase
Ist es im August immer so heiß?
Meaning
The speaker asks whether August is consistently very hot, comparing the temperature to what they consider ‘hot’. It can be used to confirm a climate expectation or to start a conversation about summer weather.
When to use
Use this question when talking about weather patterns, planning a summer vacation, or making small talk about the heat in August. It works in both casual and semi‑formal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstesimAugustimmersoheiß
Verb‑Subject Inversion
In yes/no questions the finite verb (ist) moves to the first position, followed by the subject (es).
Dummy Subject "es"
"es" is a placeholder subject used with weather expressions and impersonal statements.
Preposition + Definite Article
"im" is a contraction of "in dem" and introduces the time phrase "im August".
Adverb of Frequency
"immer" means ‘always’ and modifies the whole clause, indicating a regular pattern.
Intensifier "so"
"so" intensifies the adjective, roughly ‘this/so hot’, and is placed before the adjective.
Predicative Adjective
"heiß" is used predicatively after "sein" and therefore does not take an ending.
🗨In Conversation
Ist es im August immer so heiß?
Is it always this hot in August?
Ja, besonders im Süden erreichen wir oft über 30 °C, aber im Norden kann es auch milder sein.
Yes, especially in the south we often get over 30 °C, but in the north it can be milder.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist es immer im August so heiß?
The adverb "immer" should stay after the time phrase; moving it before "im August" sounds unnatural.
Ist es im August immer so heißes?
Predicative adjectives after "sein" never take an ending; "heißes" is incorrect here.
Ist es im August immer so heiß?
If you want a less absolute statement, use "in der Regel" instead of "immer".
↔Alternatives
Ist es im August immer so warm?
Is it always this warm in August?
Ist es im August immer so heiß wie im Juli?
Is August always as hot as July?
Wie heiß ist es im August normalerweise?
How hot is it usually in August?
Cultural Tip
In Germany August is the peak of summer, but temperatures vary widely between the Alpine south, the flat north, and the coastal regions. Native speakers often qualify statements with "in der Regel" (usually) or "manchmal" (sometimes) because weather is never 100 % predictable. When you use "immer", be prepared for a friendly correction if the listener thinks the statement is too absolute.