Sarnen weather in August (Obwalden, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Sarnen compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Sarnen generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Sarnen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 231 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sarnen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 231 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.

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 Sarnen, 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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