Saint Moritz weather in August (Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Saint Moritz during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Saint Moritz generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

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

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Saint Moritz in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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