Alpe-d'Huez weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Alpe-d'Huez this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

August in Alpe-d'Huez generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Alpe-d'Huez in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 255 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Alpe-d'Huez. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Alpe-d'Huez, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Alpe-d'Huez, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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