Breiten weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Breiten during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Breiten typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Breiten in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see 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 favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Breiten. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Breiten climate page with graphs.

 

Breiten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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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 Breiten, 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

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