Grimisuat weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Grimisuat compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Grimisuat usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Grimisuat in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 248 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Grimisuat. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Grimisuat, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (6 KM, 3 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 Grimisuat, 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

7/10

Camping

3/10

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