Stansstad weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Stansstad in August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Stansstad includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Stansstad in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 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 17 days.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stansstad, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 219 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Stansstad, 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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