Canton of Zug Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Zug, Switzerland in August.

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Zug Baar Cham Unterägeri

Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Zug, Switzerland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Canton of Zug in August

Canton of Zug, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. August in Canton of Zug generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Zug.

For a closer look at conditions across Canton of Zug, Switzerland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Steinhausen with an average of 166 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Morgarten with 199 mm (7.8 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Zug enjoys about 215 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Canton of Zug by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canton of Zug - and find the best time to visit. (based on Zug)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Zug in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Zug.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canton of Zug

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Zug, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Zug (August)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Zug (August)

Zug

In August Zug generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
215 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Baar

In August Baar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
215 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Cham

In August Cham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
215 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Unterägeri

In August Unterägeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
215 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
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Morgarten

In August Morgarten generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
158 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Canton of Zug, in Switzerland.

In our records: Switzerland August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Switzerland reached 41°C (106°F) in Veysonnaz on August 21, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Zug in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zug 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Baar 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Cham 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Unterägeri 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Morgarten 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Oberägeri 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Canton of Zug weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Zug, Switzerland in August?

Expect very good weather across Canton of Zug, Switzerland in August. The popular destination of Zug averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Canton of Zug, Switzerland in August?

Average temperatures in Canton of Zug, Switzerland during August range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Zug.

Does Canton of Zug, Switzerland get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Canton of Zug, Switzerland, with Zug averaging around 174 mm (6.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Canton of Zug, Switzerland?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Canton of Zug, Switzerland with overall very good weather in Zug. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Canton of Zug, Switzerland is in June, July and August with generally very good weather in Zug. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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