Canton of Zurich weather in August
Planning a getaway to Canton of Zurich this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canton of Zurich in August?
Canton of Zurich is a region in Switzerland. August in Canton of Zurich generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Wald to 25°C in Winterthur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Winterthur and 13°C in Wald.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Winterthur with an average of 113 mm to heavy rainfall in Wald with 193 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 215 hours of sunshine in Zürich. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Zurich in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Zurich climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Zurich?
Average weather in Zürich
In August Zürich generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Winterthur
In August Winterthur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Glattbrugg
In August Glattbrugg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kloten
In August Kloten generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Wädenswil
In August Wädenswil 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 pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Canton of Zurich?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Canton of Zurich with overall pleasant weather in Zürich. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Zurich is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Zürich. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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