SeasonMapMontreux weather in August
Switzerland
August in Montreux: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Montreux · #377 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Montreux in August
Other months in Montreux
Montreux's forum calls June genuinely variable, sometimes warm enough to swim in Lake Geneva, other times cool enough to need a raincoat with a liner. Regulars' standard advice is to check the forecast the week before rather than assume, pack layers including a sweater or vest, and remember sun can still burn on a walk even when the air feels cool.
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Montreux climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 137 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Montreux 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.
BusySummer holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Montreux'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).
Best weatherMontreux's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Montreux in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Lake swimming season
20 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallySea warm enoughThe Vaud shore swims from late June, and the water holds into September after the festival crowd has gone. The lidos between Montreux and Vevey are where the town actually goes.
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Rochers-de-Naye walking season
20 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe cog railway climbs to 2,000 metres in under an hour and the ridge walking runs from late June to mid-October. Below it, the Lavaux terraces are walkable most of the year.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Montreux — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Montreux?
Montreux in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Montreux?
- August in Montreux: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Montreux on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Montreux in August?
- In August, Montreux averages a daily high of 24.8°C and a low of 17.2°C, with about 137.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Montreux in August?
- Montreux has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in August.
Other months in Montreux
Warmer or cooler than Montreux in August
Similar destinations in Central Europe — August
Within 300 km: Gstaad's Walking season and alpine dairies around 15 Jun – 10 Oct, and Verbier's Verbier Festival around 15 Jul – 5 Aug.