St. Gallen weather in August (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in St. Gallen this August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in St. Gallen typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C.

Precipitation

St. Gallen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit St. Gallen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

St. Gallen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 50%  

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 St. Gallen, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

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