Barcelonnette weather in August (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Barcelonnette in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Barcelonnette is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Barcelonnette in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Barcelonnette. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barcelonnette, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

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

Temperatures

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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 Barcelonnette, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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