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La Vue des Alpes Weather in August
August in La Vue des Alpes brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nights around 13°C (55°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 152 mm (6 in), so pack an umbrella.
Rainfall in La Vue des Alpes in August
You can expect rain on around 16 days based on historical patterns, with 152 mm (6 in) average for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.
Temperature in La Vue des Alpes in August
Temperatures in La Vue des Alpes in August top out at 23°C (73°F) and drop to 13°C (55°F) overnight. This month falls in the summer season. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. Nights drop to around 13°C (55°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.
Sunshine in La Vue des Alpes in August
There are approximately 235 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a good time to visit La Vue des Alpes.
La Vue des Alpes Temperature in August
Min Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Max Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Chance of Rain
52%
Precipitation
152 mm (6 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
73% *
Sunshine
235 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
56% *
* Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).
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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).
What to Wear in La Vue des Alpes in August
For La Vue des Alpes 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.
What To Do in La Vue des Alpes in August
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming8/10 -
Camping6/10
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