Appenzell Ausserrhoden weather in August

Thinking about venturing to Appenzell Ausserrhoden this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in August?

Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a region in Switzerland. August in Appenzell Ausserrhoden generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Appenzell.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Wolfhalden with an average of 176 mm to heavy rainfall in Schönengrund with 234 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Appenzell. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Appenzell Ausserrhoden's yearly weather, check out our Appenzell Ausserrhoden climate page.

Where to go in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

Average weather in Appenzell

In August Appenzell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
229 hours 
211 mm 
18 days 
23°C 
13°C 
210 hours 
217 mm 
18 days 
18°C 
9°C 
155 hours 
159 mm 
14 days 
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Average weather in Gais

In August Gais generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
229 hours 
197 mm 
18 days 
23°C 
13°C 
210 hours 
203 mm 
18 days 
19°C 
10°C 
155 hours 
151 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Gais

Average weather in Heiden

In August Heiden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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<<   July July
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24°C 
14°C 
229 hours 
174 mm 
17 days 
23°C 
14°C 
210 hours 
177 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
10°C 
155 hours 
137 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Heiden

Average weather in Herisau

In August Herisau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
229 hours 
211 mm 
18 days 
23°C 
13°C 
210 hours 
216 mm 
18 days 
19°C 
10°C 
155 hours 
157 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Herisau

Average weather in Schönengrund

In August Schönengrund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
167 hours 
228 mm 
18 days 
22°C 
13°C 
170 hours 
234 mm 
18 days 
18°C 
9°C 
157 hours 
168 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Schönengrund

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, in Switzerland.

Is August the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Appenzell Ausserrhoden with often unpleasant weather in Appenzell.

Generally speaking, September provides tolerable weather in Appenzell. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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