Gossau weather in August (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Gossau in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Gossau generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Gossau in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gossau, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Gossau in August?

For visitors traveling to Gossau, 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 in August.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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