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August in La Tzoumaz brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights around 7°C (45°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 153 mm (6 in), so pack an umbrella.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for La Tzoumaz.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Tzoumaz - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in La Tzoumaz typically drop from around 25°C (77°F) at the start of August to approximately 22°C (72°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) to 13°C (55°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for La Tzoumaz spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in La Tzoumaz between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For La Tzoumaz in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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