Grenchen weather in August (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Grenchen as August approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Grenchen usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Grenchen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 227 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Grenchen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Grenchen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Grenchen, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Grenchen.

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