Saas-Grund weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Saas-Grund usually fare in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Saas-Grund includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Saas-Grund in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saas-Grund, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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 Saas-Grund, 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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