Appenzell weather in August (Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Appenzell? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Appenzell includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Appenzell in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Appenzell, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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 Appenzell, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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