Sarnen weather in August (Obwalden, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Sarnen in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Sarnen generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Sarnen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 231 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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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 Sarnen in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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