August weather forecast
Sion, Switzerland

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Weather in August

August's weather in Sion, Switzerland echos that of the previous month, with the average temperatures dancing between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 16.7°C (62.1°F). The month symbolizes the peak summer period, scoring equal to July in UV index evaluations. Rainfall takes a slight dip, yet it's shared somewhat evenly across the month to keep the climate balanced. The city basks in ample sunshine, and social events are aplenty this time of year.

Temperature

August, known for its average high temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and an average low temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F), is the warmest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Sion, in August, during 22.3 rainfall days, 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.7 days and collects up to 1378mm (54.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sion, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

In Sion, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 21:00. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:11 CEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Sion are July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Sion, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in August leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Sion?

Sion, Switzerland, experiences its average highest temperatures in August, reaching a peak of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and a minimum of 6.4°C (43.5°F).

What is the average August temperature in Sion?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Sion, is 16.7°C (62.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F).

What is the least humid month in Sion?

The months with the lowest humidity in Sion, Switzerland, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in August in Sion?

In Sion, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How much does it rain in Sion in August?

In Sion, in August, during 22.3 rainfall days, 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sion?

In Sion, Switzerland, snow does not fall in June through August.

Does it snow in Sion in August?

In Sion, Switzerland, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Sion have in August?

In August, the average day length is 14h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Sion?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 21:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:11 CEST.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Sion?

The months with the most sunshine in Sion, Switzerland, are July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Sion?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Sion is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August in Sion?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sion is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average temperature in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in August: 16.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 6.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11°C).

Average pressure in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average pressure in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average wind speed in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average humidity in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average rainfall in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in August: 147mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (177mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (76mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average snowfall in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (167mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (2.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average UV index in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Sion, Switzerland

Average visibility in August - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

Sion, Switzerland

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