Verbier weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Verbier? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Verbier tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Verbier in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Verbier. July and August typically offer 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 Verbier climate page with graphs.

 

Verbier, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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 Verbier, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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