Horgen weather in August (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Horgen? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Horgen generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Horgen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 215 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Horgen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Horgen climate page with graphs.

 

Horgen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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 Horgen, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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