Dornach weather in August (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Dornach in August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Dornach includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Dornach in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 216 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dornach, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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