Lake Geneva weather in August (Wisconsin, United States of America)

Is August a good time to explore Lake Geneva weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Lake Geneva includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Lake Geneva in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 282 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Lake Geneva.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Geneva, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Milwaukee, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lake Geneva.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.