Altdorf weather in August (Uri, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Altdorf in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Altdorf includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Altdorf in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 231 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 158 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Altdorf. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altdorf climate page with graphs.

 

Altdorf, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 231 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Altdorf, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

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