Braunwald weather in August (Canton of Glarus, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Braunwald in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Braunwald generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Braunwald in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 261 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 184 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Braunwald, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 261 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 184 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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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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 Braunwald in August?

For visitors traveling to Braunwald, 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
3/10

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