Saillon weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Saillon during August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Saillon includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Saillon in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 248 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Saillon. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saillon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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 Saillon, 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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