Zermatt weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Zermatt 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, Zermatt generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Zermatt in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Zermatt. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 180 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68%  

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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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 Zermatt in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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