Orsières Weather in August

What's the weather like in Orsières (Valais) in August 2024?

The climate in Orsières during August can be summarized as mild and damp.

August is in the summer in Orsières and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Orsières weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.2°C 64.8°F
Nightly temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Average temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 23.1°C 73.5°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Orsières

Orsières average temperature in August

August rainfall

Orsières average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Orsières average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Orsières in August 2024.

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Orsières weather stats

Orsières weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.9°C 66°F
Driest month: March 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -0.3°C 31.5°F
Wettest month: August 117mm 4.6ins
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