Leysin weather in August (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is August weather typically in Leysin? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Leysin typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Leysin in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 248 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leysin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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 Leysin, 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

7/10

Camping

3/10

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