Maloja weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Maloja look like in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of August in Maloja typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Maloja in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 183 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maloja, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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 Maloja, 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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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