Schwyz weather in August (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Schwyz during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Schwyz generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Schwyz in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

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 inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Schwyz. July, August and September typically offer 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 Schwyz climate page with graphs.

 

Schwyz, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather 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 Schwyz in August?

For visitors traveling to Schwyz, 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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