Gstaad weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Gstaad in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Gstaad generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Gstaad in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Gstaad, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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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 Gstaad in August?

For visitors traveling to Gstaad, 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 in August.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

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