Sankt Niklaus weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sankt Niklaus in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Sankt Niklaus includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Sankt Niklaus in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 187 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Sankt Niklaus. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Sankt Niklaus climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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 Sankt Niklaus, 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

Outdoor sports

9/10

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