Susten weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Susten in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Susten generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Susten in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Susten. 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 Susten climate page with graphs.

 

Susten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Susten in August?

For visitors traveling to Susten, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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