Sainte-Croix weather in August (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is August weather typically in Sainte-Croix? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Sainte-Croix typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Sainte-Croix in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 235 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Sainte-Croix. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sainte-Croix, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 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 Sainte-Croix, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

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