Schaffhausen weather in August (Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Schaffhausen? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Schaffhausen typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Schaffhausen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 215 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Schaffhausen.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schaffhausen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 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 Schaffhausen, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Schaffhausen.

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