Zinal weather in August (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Zinal this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of August in Zinal typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Zinal in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 187 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Zinal, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

Data from: Zermatt, 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 Zinal, 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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