Laax weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Laax compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Laax includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Laax in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 184 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Laax. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Laax, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (33 KM, 20 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 Laax, 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

Camping

3/10

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