Leuk weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Leuk compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Leuk includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Leuk in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Leuk. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leuk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Leuk, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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