Saint-Léonard weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Saint-Léonard in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Saint-Léonard typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Saint-Léonard in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Léonard, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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 Saint-Léonard in August?

For visitors traveling to Saint-Léonard, 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 in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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