Sankt Stephan weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Sankt Stephan? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Sankt Stephan usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Sankt Stephan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Sankt Stephan. August typically offers 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 Sankt Stephan climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Stephan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (32 KM, 20 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 Sankt Stephan, 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

3/10

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