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Gais Weather in August

August in Gais brings high temperatures around 23°C (73°F) during the day, dropping to 13°C (55°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Gais in August

As part of the rainy season, Gais sees around 18 days of rain in August, with an average of 203 mm (8 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Gais in August

In August, Gais gets high temperatures, with highs of 23°C (73°F). Nights cool to around 13°C (55°F). The summer season takes place during August. Conditions stay fairly consistent through the month, making it easier to plan what to wear. Nights drop to around 13°C (55°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Gais in August

With approximately 210 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies during the day. Rain typically falls in the afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early parts of the day sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, May, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Gais Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 203 mm (8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in August

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gais in August

Pleasant temperatures in August mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Gais in August

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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