Liestal weather in August (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Liestal for August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Liestal usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Liestal in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 216 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Liestal, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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.

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

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