Arolla weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Arolla during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Arolla generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Arolla in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Arolla. 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 Arolla climate page with graphs.

 

Arolla, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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.

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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 Arolla 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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