Laax weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Laax in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Laax typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Laax in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 184 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 217 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 184 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Laax in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
3/10

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