Montreux weather in August (Vaud, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Montreux as August approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Montreux typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in August. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Montreux in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Montreux. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Montreux climate page with graphs.

 

Montreux, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Lausanne, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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 Montreux, 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

6/10

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