France weather in August
Considering a trip to France this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in France in August?
The weather in France in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Val dʼIsère at 17°C (62°F) and very warm in Mas blanc des Alpilles at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (67°F) in Mas blanc des Alpilles and 7°C (44°F) in Val dʼIsère. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pietra Longa Salvini with an average of 7.3mm (0.3 inches) to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 186mm (7.3 inches). The city Paris usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of France in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our France climate page.
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Average weather in Paris
In August Paris generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cannes
In August Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nice
In August Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lyon
In August Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In August Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit France?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to France. Typically, the climate in Paris is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Paris. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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