Beckenried weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Beckenried in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Beckenried typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Beckenried in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Beckenried. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Beckenried, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 219 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather 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 Beckenried in August?

For visitors traveling to Beckenried, 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 in August.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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