Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Switzerland in August
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 141mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
141mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 141mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August18°C average high
August is one of Switzerland's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August141mm average rain
August is one of Switzerland's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.5 hours average sun
August is brighter than Switzerland's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August0°C average sea
August is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August38 weather score
August scores above Switzerland's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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