Summer · August 2026
Mushrooms in August
303 species of mushrooms in Europe — 215 edible, 28 poisonous. The list updates automatically from the MycoNote database.
August is a month of transition. The heat eases off, the night dew gets heavier, and the forest slowly shifts into autumn mode. Porcini come in powerful flushes after August downpours; aspen and birch boletes stand in dense rows in the broadleaf woods. At the end of August the first early honey fungus appears — small and firm, it settles onto stumps and announces that autumn is near.
Which mushrooms grow in August in Europe
162
Edible
53
Conditionally edible
22
Poisonous
6
Deadly poisonous
In August in Europe you can come across 303 species of mushrooms. Of these, 215 edible and conditionally edible species are good to pick. Be careful: among the active species, 28 are dangerous, including 6 deadly poisonous ones. Before you pick, check the lookalike comparisons.
Which mushrooms grow in August
In August Europe has 303 species of mushrooms in season: 215 edible and conditionally edible ones that are good to pick, and 28 dangerous ones. The heat eases off, the night dew gets heavier, and the forest slowly shifts into autumn mode The full list of August mushrooms with photos and descriptions is in the catalog below.
When should you go mushroom picking in August? August is the best time for porcini after rain. Look along the edges of pine and mixed forests. Early honey fungus at the end of the month is a sign of a good autumn harvest to come. The general rule: head out 5–10 days after a heavy rain, when daytime temperatures are 15–25°C (59–77°F). August is part of the summer mushroom season, so look there for the big picture of the season.
Poisonous mushrooms in August
In August there are 28 species of dangerous mushrooms in season, including 6 deadly poisonous ones. Many of them look like edible species — never put a mushroom in your basket if you have any doubt about it.
Deadly poisonous mushrooms active in August: Deadly dapperling, Deadly fibrecap, Death cap, Destroying angel, Fool's webcap, Lepiota helveola. All of them have edible lookalikes — check every find.
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All mushrooms of August in Europe
Agaricus abruptibulbus
Edible.webp)
Agaricus comtulus
EdibleAgaricus haemorrhoidarius
Edible
Agaricus romagnesii
EdibleAgaricus squamuliferus
Edible
Agaricus subperonatus
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Agaricus tabularis
Edible
Agrocybe arvalis
Inedible
Alder bolete
Gyrodon lividus
Conditionally edible
Aleurodiscus amorphus
Inedible
Amanita battarrae
Conditionally edible
Amethyst deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
Edible
Amphinema byssoides
Inedible
Amylocorticium cebennense
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Amylocystis lapponica
Inedible
Amyloporia sinuosa
Inedible
Aniseed funnel
Clitocybe odora
Edible
Anomoporia bombycina
Inedible
Antrodia albida
Inedible
Apricot jelly
Guepinia helvelloides
Edible
Arched earthstar
Geastrum fornicatum
Inedible
Artist's bracket
Ganoderma applanatum
Inedible
Ashen chanterelle
Craterellus cinereus
Edible.webp)
Aurantiporus fissilis
Inedible
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Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in August
Which mushrooms grow in August in Europe?
In August Europe has 303 species of mushrooms in season: 162 edible, 53 conditionally edible and 28 poisonous. August is the best time for porcini after rain. Look along the edges of pine and mixed forests. Early honey fungus at the end of the month is a sign of a good autumn harvest to come.
When should you go mushroom picking in August?
August is the best time for porcini after rain. Look along the edges of pine and mixed forests. Early honey fungus at the end of the month is a sign of a good autumn harvest to come. Head out 5–10 days after a heavy rain, when daytime temperatures are 15–25°C (59–77°F).
Are there poisonous mushrooms in August?
Yes, in August there are 28 species of dangerous mushrooms in season, including 6 deadly poisonous ones. Check every mushroom before you pick it, and never put anything in your basket if you have doubts.
What is summer like for mushroom foragers in Europe?
Summer is the season of chanterelles, slippery jacks and the first porcini. But heat and drought can stop fruiting for weeks. The key is to watch the rainfall and not head out after two weeks without rain.
Where to pick mushrooms in August in Europe?
The most reliable places are mountain forests and damp pine woods: they hold moisture longer. But mushrooms in August grow all over Europe — the key is to head out 5–10 days after a heavy rain.
How many mushroom species can you find in August?
According to MycoNote, in August Europe has 303 species of mushrooms in season. Of these, 215 are edible or conditionally edible and good to pick, and 28 are dangerous. The full list with photos and descriptions is further down this page.
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