Porrentruy weather in August (Jura, Switzerland)

Is Porrentruy a good destination in August, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Porrentruy generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Porrentruy in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 216 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Porrentruy, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (41 KM, 25 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 Porrentruy, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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