August weather forecast
Zurich, Netherlands

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Zurich, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 15.2°C (59.4°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

August, recording an average high temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a low temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), is Zurich's warmest month.

Humidity

April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.1 days and accumulates 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Zurich, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 21:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:29 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In Zurich, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in August leads to these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest?
August tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a low of 15.2°C (59.4°F).
What are August temperatures?
In Zurich, 20.3°C (68.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.2°C (59.4°F) is the average low-temperature during August.
What are the least humid months in Zurich?
April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in August?
In Zurich, in August, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Zurich?
April through October are months without snowfall in Zurich.
What is the average length of the day in August in Zurich?
The average day length in August is 14h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 21:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:29 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Zurich have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 9.3h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Zurich?
In Zurich, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average temperature in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average pressure in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average wind speed in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in August: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average humidity in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average rainfall in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in August: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average rainfall days in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average snowfall in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average snowfall days in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average sunshine days in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average UV index in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average cloud cover in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August - Zurich, Netherlands
Average visibility in August
Zurich, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).

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