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Stans weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Stans usually fare in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In August, Stans tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Stans in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Stans. 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 Stans climate page with graphs.

 

Stans, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 221 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (22 KM, 14 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 Stans, 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
6/10
Camping
6/10

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