Grindelwald weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Grindelwald this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Grindelwald includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in August. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Grindelwald in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grindelwald, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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 Grindelwald, 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

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