Alpnach weather in August (Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Alpnach as August approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of August in Alpnach typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Alpnach in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

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

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

 

Alpnach, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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 Alpnach, 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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