Switzerland

Switzerland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Switzerland in August.

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Zermatt Interlaken Zürich Davos

Planning a getaway to Switzerland this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Switzerland in August

The weather in Switzerland in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Ulrichen at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Chiasso at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Chiasso and 5°C (41°F) in Ulrichen.

For a closer look at conditions across Switzerland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Unterterzen with 274 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Zermatt gets around 187 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Switzerland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Switzerland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Switzerland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Switzerland?

Temperature range in Switzerland (August)

Precipitation variation in Switzerland (August)

Zermatt

In August Zermatt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
187 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Zermatt →

Grindelwald

In August Grindelwald generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
195 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grindelwald →

Nendaz

In August Nendaz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
248 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Nendaz →

Zürich

In August Zürich generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
215 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Zürich →

Davos

In August Davos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
180 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Davos →

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In our records: Switzerland August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Switzerland reached 41°C (106°F) in Veysonnaz on August 21, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Switzerland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zermatt 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Interlaken 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Zürich 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Davos 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Lauterbrunnen 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Lucerne 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)

Switzerland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Switzerland in August?

Switzerland typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Zermatt average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Switzerland in August?

Zermatt averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Switzerland get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Zermatt records an average of 180 mm (7.1 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Switzerland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Switzerland?

In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit Switzerland, but the weather is often unpleasant in Zermatt.

On average, the best time to visit Switzerland is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.

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