Nidwalden weather in August
What is the weather like in Nidwalden in August?
The weather conditions in Nidwalden in August are generally unpleasant. It is a summer month.
You can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures of around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Emmetten.
August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 221mm (8.70 inches) in Emmetten.
It is the wettest month of the year in Emmetten.
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 158 hours of sunshine in Emmetten during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Nidwalden, check out the map below.
Where to go in Nidwalden in August





Popular destinations in Nidwalden
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Nidwalden?
Average weather in Emmetten
In August Emmetten generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Buochs
In August Buochs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Beckenried
In August Beckenried generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Stans
In August Stans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Stansstad
In August Stansstad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Nidwalden?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Nidwalden, but the weather is often unpleasant in Emmetten.
On average the best time to visit Nidwalden is in July, August and September with generally unpleasant weather in Emmetten.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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