Arras weather in August (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

How does the August weather in Arras compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Arras during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Arras in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 200 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Arras. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arras climate page with graphs.

 

Arras, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lille, France (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Arras, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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