S-chanf weather in August (Switzerland)

Curious about the August weather in S-chanf? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, S-chanf typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

S-chanf in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

S-chanf, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (16 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather 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 S-chanf in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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