Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Switzerland this August.
Switzerland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Ulrichen to 27°C (81°F) in Chiasso. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Chiasso and 5°C (41°F) in Ulrichen. August falls during the summer season.
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Daytime temperatures in Zermatt typically peak at 15°C (59°F) in August, putting it in the moderate range.
Zermatt sees nighttime lows close to 5°C (41°F) in August.
Based on our systematic data collection, Chiasso has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 27°C (81°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 18°C (64°F).
Our database indicates that in August, Ulrichen is the city with the coolest temperatures in Switzerland. You can expect daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows close to 5°C (41°F).
Across Switzerland, sunshine in August ranges from moderately sunny in Altdorf (158 hours) to sunny in Lucarno (249 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 23°C (73°F) in Geneva this month, good for swimming and cooling off.
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