Horw weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Horw in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Horw typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Horw in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 213 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Horw in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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