Affoltern weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Affoltern compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Affoltern includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night.

Precipitation

Affoltern in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 227 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Affoltern, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Affoltern, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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