Ernen weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ernen in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Ernen usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Ernen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ernen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (35 KM, 22 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

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