Balloon at Chateau D'oex
If you are looking for a special place to visit in Europe in January we recommend visiting the annual balloon festival in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland.
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.
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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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).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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.
Based on weather observations in Chateau-d'Oex between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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