Riehen weather in August (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Riehen during August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

August in Riehen generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Riehen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 216 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riehen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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