Paris Weather in August
August in Paris brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) and nights around 14°C (57°F).
Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 62 mm (2.4 in), so pack an umbrella.
Rainfall in Paris in August
Typically around
12 days of rainfall are expected, averaging
62 mm (2.4 in) for the month.
A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.
Temperature in Paris in August
Paris in August is worth a visit. The temperature is excellent, with
26°C (79°F) during the day and
14°C (57°F) at night.
Experience the summer season in August.
The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea.
Nights cool down to
14°C (57°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.
This is typically the warmest month of the year, so light summer clothing is a good idea.
Sunshine in Paris in August
There are approximately
214 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.
Wind Speed in Paris in August
Wind speeds average
3 m/s (6 knots) during August. At this speed, light breezes keep leaves and small twigs in gentle motion while the wind also provides natural cooling. Since this is an average, some days are more tranquil while others have more persistent light winds that are more noticeable.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.