Elm weather in August (Canton of Glarus, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Elm for August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Elm includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Elm in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 256 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. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Elm climate page with graphs.

 

Elm, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 256 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 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 Elm, 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

6/10

Camping

3/10

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