Cham weather in August (Canton of Zug, Switzerland)

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

Temperatures

Typically, August in Cham includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August marks the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Cham in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

 

Cham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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 Cham, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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