Chur weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Chur usually fare in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Chur typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Chur in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 180 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (23 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 Chur, 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

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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