SeasonMapGstaad weather in August
Switzerland
August in Gstaad: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 16 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Gstaad · #1329 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 16/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gstaad in August
Other months in Gstaad
Gstaad's forum has a thread specifically for visitors who aren't skiing, which tells you something useful: regulars point non-skiers toward the fondue hikes and the valley's hiking trails, with the Château-d'Oex hot air balloon festival a genuine draw if your January dates happen to overlap it.
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Gstaad climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 163 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gstaad in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsPolo Gold Cup, Summer holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gstaad's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherGstaad's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gstaad in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Walking season and alpine dairies
15 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe summer lifts and the alp dairies open together in the middle of June. The high pastures are worked and sell their own cheese at the door until the herds come down in autumn. Source ↗
- Festival
Menuhin Festival
15 Jul – 5 Sep · usuallyMajor festivalBook earlySeven weeks of concerts in village churches and a tent above Saanen, founded by Yehudi Menuhin when he lived here. It runs right through the quiet part of the summer. Source ↗
- Festival
Polo Gold Cup
18–26 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedFour teams on a grass field on the valley floor over a long weekend in late August, and the one time the summer here dresses up. Entry is free and the Saanen road fills from mid-morning. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gstaad — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gstaad in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gstaad?
- August in Gstaad: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 16 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Gstaad on SeasonMap's comfort score (16/100).
- What is the weather like in Gstaad in August?
- In August, Gstaad averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 162.9 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gstaad in August?
- Gstaad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in August.
Other months in Gstaad
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — August
Within 300 km: Verbier's Verbier Festival around 15 Jul – 5 Aug, and Interlaken's Lake steamers on summer timetable on 9 May – 11 Oct.