Champex weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Champex in August? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Champex includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Champex in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Champex, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (22 KM, 14 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 Champex, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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