Küssnacht weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Küssnacht in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Küssnacht includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Küssnacht in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 158 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Küssnacht, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (28 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.

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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 Küssnacht, 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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