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Weather in August in Canton of Fribourg

Thinking about venturing to Canton of Fribourg this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Canton of Fribourg in August?

Canton of Fribourg is a region in Switzerland. August in Canton of Fribourg generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In August, it is summer.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Jaun at 21°C and warm in Estavayer-le-Lac at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Estavayer-le-Lac and 10°C in Jaun.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Estavayer-le-Lac with an average of 130 mm to heavy rainfall in Jaun with 177 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 235 hours of sunshine in Fribourg. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Fribourg in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Fribourg climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Fribourg in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Fribourg on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Fribourg?

Fribourg

In August Fribourg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Fribourg
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<<   July July
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24°C 
13°C 
257 hours 
149 mm 
15 days 
23°C 
13°C 
235 hours 
141 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
9°C 
178 hours 
117 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Fribourg

Murten

In August Murten generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Murten
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<<   July July
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24°C 
14°C 
257 hours 
140 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
13°C 
235 hours 
135 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
10°C 
178 hours 
112 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Murten

Le Pâquier

In August Le Pâquier generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Le Pâquier
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<<   July July
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23°C 
12°C 
257 hours 
165 mm 
15 days 
22°C 
12°C 
235 hours 
158 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
9°C 
178 hours 
128 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Le Pâquier

Gruyères

In August Gruyères generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Gruyères
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
257 hours 
170 mm 
15 days 
22°C 
12°C 
235 hours 
163 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
8°C 
178 hours 
131 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Gruyères

Albeuve

In August Albeuve generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Albeuve
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
257 hours 
178 mm 
15 days 
22°C 
11°C 
238 hours 
170 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
8°C 
185 hours 
136 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Albeuve

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Fribourg, in Switzerland.

Is August the best time to visit Canton of Fribourg?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Canton of Fribourg with overall pleasant weather in Fribourg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Fribourg. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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