Interlaken weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Interlaken usually fare in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

August in Interlaken generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Interlaken in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Interlaken. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Interlaken climate page with graphs.

 

Interlaken, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 214 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

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.

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 Interlaken, 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

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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