Riederalp weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Riederalp usually fare in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Riederalp tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Riederalp in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Riederalp. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riederalp climate page with graphs.

 

Riederalp, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Riederalp, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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