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Weather in August in Canton of Valais

Considering a trip to Canton of Valais this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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

Canton of Valais is a region in Switzerland. August in Canton of Valais generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Ulrichen at 15°C and pleasant in Torgon at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Torgon and 5°C in Ulrichen.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Arolla with an average of 106 mm to heavy rainfall in Oberwald with 216 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Zermatt usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Canton of Valais, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Valais's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Valais climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Valais in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Valais 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 Valais?

Zermatt

In August Zermatt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Zermatt
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<<   July July
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15°C 
5°C 
202 hours 
188 mm 
18 days 
poor 
15°C 
5°C 
187 hours 
180 mm 
19 days 
11°C 
1°C 
166 hours 
161 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Zermatt

Nendaz

In August Nendaz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Nendaz
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<<   July July
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19°C 
7°C 
270 hours 
162 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
7°C 
248 hours 
152 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
3°C 
210 hours 
126 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Nendaz

Saas-Fee

In August Saas-Fee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saas-Fee
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<<   July July
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17°C 
6°C 
202 hours 
197 mm 
18 days 
poor 
16°C 
6°C 
187 hours 
200 mm 
19 days 
poor 
12°C 
2°C 
166 hours 
180 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Saas-Fee

Crans-Montana

In August Crans-Montana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Crans-Montana
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<<   July July
<<  
19°C 
7°C 
270 hours 
157 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
7°C 
248 hours 
145 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
3°C 
210 hours 
125 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Crans-Montana

Verbier

In August Verbier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Verbier
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<<   July July
<<  
18°C 
7°C 
270 hours 
155 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
7°C 
248 hours 
143 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
3°C 
210 hours 
120 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Verbier

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

Is August the best time to visit Canton of Valais?

In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit Canton of Valais, but the weather is often unpleasant in Zermatt.

Generally speaking, August provides unpleasant weather in Zermatt.

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