Zug weather in August (Canton of Zug, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Zug in August? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Zug includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Zug in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 215 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Zug. June, July and August 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 Zug climate page with graphs.

 

Zug, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Zug, 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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