Weather in August in Vaud
Considering a trip to Vaud 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 Vaud in August?
Vaud 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 to warm in Yvonand at 24°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Yvonand and 9°C in Gryon.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 118 mm to heavy rainfall in Bex with 198 mm.Average sunshine
The city Villars-sur-Ollon usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Vaud for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vaud climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Vaud?
Villars-sur-Ollon
In August Villars-sur-Ollon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lausanne
In August Lausanne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chateau-d'Oex
In August Chateau-d'Oex generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ollon
In August Ollon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Montreux
In August Montreux generally has pleasant 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vaud, in Switzerland.
Is August the best time to visit Vaud?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Vaud 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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