Montana weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Montana this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Montana typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Montana in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

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 Montana climate page with graphs.

 

Montana, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (14 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.

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 Montana, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montana.

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