Olten weather in August (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Olten during August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Olten typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°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

Olten in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 216 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Olten. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Olten climate page with graphs.

 

Olten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (33 KM, 20 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?

For visitors traveling to Olten, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

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