Weather in August in Switzerland
What is the weather like in Switzerland in August?
The weather in Switzerland in August ranges from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. August is a summer month in Switzerland.
August has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from cold in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) with 10°C (49°F) to warm temperatures in Lucarno with 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Lucarno and 4°C (39°F) in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif).
Precipitation ranges from moderate in Sion with 59mm (2.3inch) rainfall to heavy in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) with 266mm (10inch) rainfall.
August can be the wettest month of the year.
In general it is also a
moderate sunny
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Switzerland.
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Popular destinations in Switzerland
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Average weather in Zermatt
In August Zermatt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Grindelwald
In August Grindelwald generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (56°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nendaz
In August Nendaz generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zürich
In August Zürich generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Davos
In August Davos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Switzerland?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Switzerland with commonly pleasant weather in Zermatt. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Switzerland is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Zermatt.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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