Neuchâtel weather in August (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Neuchâtel in 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 Neuchâtel includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Neuchâtel in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 235 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Neuchâtel, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (19 KM, 11 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 Neuchâtel, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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