Weather in August in Switzerland
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 is the weather like 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 to warm in Chiasso at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Chiasso and 5°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Unterterzen with 274 mm.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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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Zermatt
In August Zermatt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Grindelwald
In August Grindelwald generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In August Nendaz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zürich
In August Zürich generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Davos
In August Davos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best 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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