Cresta weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Cresta this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

August in Cresta generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Cresta in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 183 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Cresta, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 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.

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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 Cresta, 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

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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