Fribourg weather in August (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Fribourg? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Fribourg generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Fribourg in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 235 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Fribourg. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fribourg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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 Fribourg, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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