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Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) weather in August (Aargau, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 250 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 170 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif). June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) climate page with graphs.

 

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 250 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), 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
6/10

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