Pontresina weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Pontresina in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Pontresina generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Pontresina in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Pontresina. June, July and August typically offer 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 Pontresina climate page with graphs.

 

Pontresina, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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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 Pontresina in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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