Lichtensteig weather in August (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Lichtensteig during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Lichtensteig generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Lichtensteig in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 170 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, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lichtensteig, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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.

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 Lichtensteig in August?

For visitors traveling to Lichtensteig, 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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