Affoltern weather in August (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Affoltern for August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of August in Affoltern typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Affoltern in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Affoltern. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Affoltern climate page with graphs.

 

Affoltern, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (14 KM, 8 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.

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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

8/10

Camping

6/10

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