Horw weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Horw this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Horw generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 22°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C.

Precipitation

Horw in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horw, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 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 Horw, 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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