Sachseln weather in August (Obwalden, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Sachseln this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Sachseln typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Sachseln in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 234 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sachseln, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 234 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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 Sachseln, 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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