Brig weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is August a good time to explore Brig weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Brig typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Brig in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Brig. 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 Brig climate page with graphs.

 

Brig, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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 Brig, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Brig.

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