Weggis weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the August weather in Weggis? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Weggis generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Weggis in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Weggis climate page with graphs.

 

Weggis, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Weggis in August?

For visitors traveling to Weggis, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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