Meggen weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Meggen for August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Meggen includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Meggen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 158 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

 

Meggen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 206 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 Meggen, 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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