Unterschächen weather in August (Uri, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Unterschächen in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of August in Unterschächen typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August marks the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Unterschächen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Unterschächen. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, 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 Unterschächen climate page with graphs.

 

Unterschächen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 233 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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 Unterschächen, 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

3/10

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