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Vaud Weather in August

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

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Villars-sur-Ollon Lausanne Chateau-d'Oex Ollon

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

What to Expect in Vaud in August

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Gryon at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Yvonand at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 14°C (57°F) in Yvonand and 9°C (48°F) in Gryon.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Bex with 198 mm (7.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Villars-sur-Ollon sees close to 248 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Vaud in August

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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 Vaud

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

Temperature range in Vaud (August)

Precipitation variation in Vaud (August)

Villars-sur-Ollon

In August Villars-sur-Ollon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
248 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon →

Lausanne

In August Lausanne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
238 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lausanne →

Chateau-d'Oex

In August Chateau-d'Oex generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
248 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Chateau-d'Oex →

Ollon

In August Ollon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
248 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ollon →

Montreux

In August Montreux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
238 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Montreux →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Villars-sur-Ollon 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Lausanne 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Chateau-d'Oex 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Ollon 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Montreux 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Les Diablerets 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)

Vaud weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Vaud, Switzerland typically experiences tolerable weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Villars-sur-Ollon average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

In Villars-sur-Ollon, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Vaud, Switzerland get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Villars-sur-Ollon records an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Vaud, Switzerland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Vaud, Switzerland?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Vaud, Switzerland with overall tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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