Gersau weather in August (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

How is August weather typically in Gersau? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Gersau tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Gersau in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 158 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Gersau. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gersau, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 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 Gersau, 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

6/10

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