Orsières weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Orsières compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Orsières usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Orsières in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orsières, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (24 KM, 15 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 Orsières, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

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 Orsières.

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