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Jungfrau Region Weather in August

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

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Interlaken Lauterbrunnen Grindelwald Wengen

Planning a getaway to the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Jungfrau Region in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Grindelwald.

To explore the conditions in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gimmelwald with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Grindelwald with 218 mm (8.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Grindelwald gets approximately 195 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Jungfrau Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Jungfrau Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Interlaken)

January-2°C (28°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October10°C (50°F) November3°C (37°F) December-1°C (30°F)
Best Time to Visit the Jungfrau Region →

Best Places to Visit in the Jungfrau Region in August

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

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 Jungfrau Region

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

Temperature range in the Jungfrau Region (August)

Precipitation variation in the Jungfrau Region (August)

Grindelwald

In August Grindelwald generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
195 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grindelwald →

Interlaken

In August Interlaken generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
195 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Interlaken →

Wengen

In August Wengen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
195 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
203 mm (8 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wengen →

Lauterbrunnen

In August Lauterbrunnen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
195 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lauterbrunnen →

Mürren

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
195 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mürren →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Jungfrau Region, 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 Jungfrau Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Interlaken 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Lauterbrunnen 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Grindelwald 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Wengen 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Mürren 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Gimmelwald 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

The Jungfrau Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in August?

the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Grindelwald average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in August?

Grindelwald averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Grindelwald records an average of 218 mm (8.6 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in Grindelwald.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Grindelwald.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Jungfrau Region.

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