Engelberg weather in August (Obwalden, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Engelberg usually fare in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Engelberg generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Engelberg in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 239 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 158 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Engelberg. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Engelberg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 239 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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 Engelberg, 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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