The weather in August in Lausanne

It's warm in August in Lausanne with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Lausanne. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Lausanne, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2023, Lausanne reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Lausanne

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lausanne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Lausanne New York
Average temperature 25°C 30°C
Max. temperature 26°C 31°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 88 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Lausanne with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lausanne is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Lausanne, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Lausanne

Temperature in August in Lausanne over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Lausanne, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Lausanne

Total precipitation in August in Lausanne over the years

Daily UV index in August in Lausanne

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lausanne, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Lausanne by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lausanne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.