S-chanf weather in August (Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in S-chanf this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, S-chanf usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 183 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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