Kandersteg weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Kandersteg for August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Kandersteg generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Kandersteg in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kandersteg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (24 KM, 15 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 Kandersteg, 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

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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