Avenches weather in August (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is August weather typically in Avenches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, Avenches tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Avenches in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 235 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Avenches. June, July and August 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 Avenches climate page with graphs.

 

Avenches, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (9 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.

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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 Avenches, 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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