Lauterbrunnen weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Lauterbrunnen during August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Lauterbrunnen usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Lauterbrunnen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lauterbrunnen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 199 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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 Lauterbrunnen, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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