Simplon Dorf weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Simplon Dorf in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Simplon Dorf generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Simplon Dorf in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Simplon Dorf. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Simplon Dorf, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 200 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 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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Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Simplon Dorf in August?

For visitors traveling to Simplon Dorf, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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