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Stans Weather in August

August in Stans brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 21°C (70°F) and nights around 12°C (54°F). It's also the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella is a must.

Rainfall in Stans in August

Stans is in the rainy season in August, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 221 mm (8.7 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Stans in August

August in Stans sees highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) overnight. August is in the summer season. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights cool down to 12°C (54°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Stans in August

With about 158 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and rainy moments, creating a pleasant environment.

Wind Speed in Stans in August

Average wind conditions reach 2 m/s (4 knots) in August. This creates comfortable weather with light winds that gently move vegetation. Keep in mind this is an average. Daily conditions range from near-calm to more noticeable wind.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit.

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Stans Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 221 mm (8.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s (4 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Stans in August

For Stans in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Stans in August

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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