Steinhausen weather in August (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Steinhausen in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Steinhausen typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Steinhausen in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 215 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Steinhausen.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Steinhausen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Steinhausen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 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 Steinhausen, 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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