Chateau-d'Oex Weather in August
Chateau-d'Oex in August sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 181 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
Rainfall in Chateau-d'Oex in August
As part of the rainy season, Chateau-d'Oex sees around 17 days of rain in August, with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.
Temperature in Chateau-d'Oex in August
Expect highs of 21°C (70°F) in Chateau-d'Oex in August, with nights dropping to around 10°C (50°F). August marks the summer season. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 10°C (50°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.
Sunshine in Chateau-d'Oex in August
The month enjoys around 248 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Chateau-d'Oex.
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Chateau-d'Oex Temperature in August
Min Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Max Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Chance of Rain
56%
Precipitation
181 mm (7.1 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
67% *
Sunshine
248 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
65% *
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chateau-d'Oex typically drop from around 23°C (73°F) at the start of August to approximately 20°C (68°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 9°C (48°F) to 12°C (54°F).
Average temperatures in August
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in August
Historical weather for Chateau-d'Oex in August
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chateau-d'Oex spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Chateau-d'Oex historical weather extremes in August
Based on weather observations in Chateau-d'Oex between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during August.
- The warmest day in August was on August 10, 1998, with a maximum of 34°C (93°F).
- The lowest daytime temperature in August was 7°C (45°F), recorded on August 13, 2006.
- The heaviest August precipitation occurred on August 22, 2005, when 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation fell.
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What to Wear in Chateau-d'Oex in August
For Chateau-d'Oex in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.What To Do in Chateau-d'Oex in August
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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