Giswil weather in August (Obwalden, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Giswil as August approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

August in Giswil generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Giswil in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Giswil. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Giswil, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 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 Giswil, 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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