Opfikon weather in August (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Opfikon for August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Opfikon includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 25°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Opfikon in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 215 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Opfikon. May, 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 Opfikon climate page with graphs.

 

Opfikon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 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 Opfikon, 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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