St. Moritz

Engadine Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Engadine, Switzerland in August.

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St. Moritz Pontresina Scuol Silvaplana

Are you planning a trip a to the Engadine, Switzerland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Engadine in August

The Engadine, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. August in the Engadine generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in St. Moritz.

For a closer look at conditions across the Engadine, Switzerland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Scuol with an average of 135 mm (5.3 in) to high rainfall in Silvaplana with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. St. Moritz gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Engadine in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Engadine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Engadine

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Engadine, Switzerland?

Temperature range in the Engadine (August)

Precipitation variation in the Engadine (August)

St. Moritz

In August St. Moritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
183 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in St. Moritz →

Pontresina

In August Pontresina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
183 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pontresina →

Scuol

In August Scuol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
180 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Scuol →

Silvaplana

In August Silvaplana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
183 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Silvaplana →

Celerina

In August Celerina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
183 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Celerina →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Engadine, in Switzerland.

In our records: Switzerland August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Switzerland reached 41°C (106°F) in Veysonnaz on August 21, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Engadine in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St. Moritz 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Pontresina 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Scuol 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Silvaplana 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Celerina 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Samedan 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)

The Engadine weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Engadine, Switzerland in August?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Engadine, Switzerland in August. The popular destination of St. Moritz averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in the Engadine, Switzerland in August?

Daytime temperatures in St. Moritz peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in August, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does the Engadine, Switzerland get a lot of rain in August?

the Engadine, Switzerland sees substantial rainfall in August. St. Moritz typically averages about 151 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Engadine, Switzerland?

In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit the Engadine, Switzerland, but the weather is often unpleasant in St. Moritz.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in St. Moritz.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Engadine.

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