Rigi Kaltbad weather in August (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Rigi Kaltbad in August? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Rigi Kaltbad generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Rigi Kaltbad in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 158 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Rigi Kaltbad, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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 Rigi Kaltbad, 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

6/10

Camping

6/10

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