August · Switzerland
Best time to visit Andermatt in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Andermatt in August
Average temperature 15°C, 117 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.3/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 117 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Andermatt scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 117 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andermatt stands where the Gotthard, Furka and Oberalp passes meet, with lifts on Gemsstock and Nätschen.
August in Andermatt tops the year's climate scores
August averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 117 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Andermatt at 8.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Andermatt in August?
- In August, Andermatt averages 15°C, 117 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Andermatt?
- August earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Andermatt in August?
- Expect about 117 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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