Murten weather in August (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Murten in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Murten usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Murten in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 235 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're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Murten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (17 KM, 11 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 Murten, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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