Bagnes weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Bagnes during August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

August in Bagnes generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Bagnes in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 248 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bagnes.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Bagnes. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Bagnes climate page with graphs.

 

Bagnes, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Bagnes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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