Monthey weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Monthey for August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, Monthey tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Monthey in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 248 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Monthey, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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 Monthey, 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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