Näfels weather in August (Canton of Glarus, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Näfels during August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Näfels usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Näfels in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Näfels. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Näfels, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 257 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Näfels, 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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