Richterswil weather in August (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Richterswil in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Richterswil includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Richterswil in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richterswil climate page with graphs.

 

Richterswil, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richterswil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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