Rothenburg weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Rothenburg look like in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Rothenburg includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Rothenburg in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rothenburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 200 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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?

For visitors traveling to Rothenburg, 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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