Betten weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Betten in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Betten includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Betten in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Betten. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Betten climate page with graphs.

 

Betten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Betten, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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