Saanen weather in August (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Saanen in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Saanen includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Saanen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Saanen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Saanen, 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

7/10

Camping

3/10

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