Solothurn weather in August (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Solothurn during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Solothurn tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Solothurn in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 227 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Solothurn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Bern, 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 Solothurn, 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

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