Lachen weather in August (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Lachen for August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Lachen includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 22°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Lachen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, 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 Lachen climate page with graphs.

 

Lachen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (30 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 Lachen, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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