Gruyères weather in August (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gruyères in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Gruyères includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Gruyères in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 235 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gruyères, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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 Gruyères, 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

6/10

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