Amden weather in August (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Is August a good time to explore Amden weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In August, Amden tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Amden in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Amden, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 257 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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 Amden, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amden.

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