Weather forecast for the Vía Jacobi in August

In August, the Vía Jacobi experiences diverse weather patterns across its regions. Temperatures generally fluctuate between mild and hot, with variations in precipitation levels and weather conditions. Throughout the month, sunny spells are frequently observed, interrupted by periods of rain and overcast skies. Notably, some regions experience heavy rainfall, while others remain mostly dry with occasional light showers. This creates a dynamic weather scenario, especially given the geographical diversity along the Vía Jacobi. Overall, August presents a mix of sunshine and inclement weather, offering varied climatic experiences for visitors traversing the route.

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Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Konstanz
End date
Aug 21
End town
Genève
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
21
Total distance
429 km
Daily distance
20.4 km
Average high
22°C
Average low
12°C
Average precipitation
5.9 mm/day

Thurgau

In Thurgau, August begins with clear, sunny days, with occasional breaks of rain. As the month progresses, temperatures hover from 9°C to 32°C, with notable showers in the latter half leading up to unpredictable bursts of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Zürich

Zürich experiences irregular weather patterns, with the month interspersing periods of bright sunshine with heavy rains. Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C, and occasional overcast skies bring brief light showers, especially towards the end.

Schwyz

A cooler start marks Schwyz, where August sees varied weather, including rare moderate snow. While rain showers frequent midway, sunshine appears in patches with the month closing on cooler, wetter conditions.

Lucerne

Lucerne opens with sunny skies but transitions quickly to wet conditions, marked by showers and occasional downpours. Late August brings clearer skies but with sporadic rain.

Obwalden

Rain dominates the beginning in Obwalden, tapering into sunny intervals. Notable rainfall marks the middle, where heavy storms alternate with brief sunny spells. The month concludes with moderate temperatures.

Bern

Though starting dry, Bern's weather quickly changes to predominantly overcast and rainy conditions. Highs reach 29°C, with sporadic sunshine breaking through more frequent rain. The final weeks are comparatively clear.

Fribourg

Fribourg fluctuates between sunny and wet spells in August. Days of heavy rain punctuate an otherwise warm month with temperatures peaking at 29°C amidst lighter showers.

Vaud

In Vaud, sunny weather initial days give way to patchy rain and heavy showers. Though temperatures hover around 28°C, cloudy days intercede, with a mix of light rain towards month-end.

Geneva

August in Geneva is largely dry with marked sunny days. After occasional rain showers early on, the remainder is mostly clear, peaking at temperatures of 36°C by the end, moderately punctuated by minor rains.

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