Winterthur weather in August (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Winterthur this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During August, Winterthur usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 25°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Winterthur in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 215 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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, 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 Winterthur climate page with graphs.

 

Winterthur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (17 KM, 11 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 Winterthur, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Winterthur.

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