Saint Moritz weather in August (Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Saint Moritz in August? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Saint Moritz generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Saint Moritz in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

With about 183 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Saint Moritz. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, 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 Saint Moritz climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Moritz, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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