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Weather in August in Canton of Schwyz

Considering a trip to Canton of Schwyz this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Canton of Schwyz in August?

Canton of Schwyz is a region in Switzerland. August in Canton of Schwyz generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation. In August, it is summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Muotathal at 20°C to warm in Küssnacht at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Küssnacht and 10°C in Muotathal.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Schindellegi with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Muotathal with 236 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Brunnen.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected in Brunnen. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Schwyz for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Schwyz climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Schwyz in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Schwyz on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Schwyz?

Brunnen

In August Brunnen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Brunnen
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<<   July July
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21°C 
11°C 
168 hours 
217 mm 
17 days 
21°C 
11°C 
158 hours 
223 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
8°C 
138 hours 
179 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Brunnen

Einsiedeln

In August Einsiedeln generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Einsiedeln
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
168 hours 
194 mm 
18 days 
22°C 
12°C 
158 hours 
201 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
8°C 
138 hours 
162 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Einsiedeln

Gersau

In August Gersau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Gersau
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<<   July July
<<  
22°C 
12°C 
168 hours 
211 mm 
17 days 
21°C 
12°C 
158 hours 
217 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
9°C 
138 hours 
178 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Gersau

Schwyz

In August Schwyz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Schwyz
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<<   July July
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21°C 
11°C 
168 hours 
215 mm 
18 days 
21°C 
11°C 
158 hours 
221 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
8°C 
138 hours 
177 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Schwyz

Lachen

In August Lachen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Lachen
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
196 mm 
17 days 
22°C 
12°C 
215 hours 
203 mm 
17 days 
18°C 
9°C 
166 hours 
160 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Lachen

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Schwyz, in Switzerland.

Is August the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz?

In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit Canton of Schwyz, but the weather is often unpleasant in Brunnen.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Brunnen.

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