Bessans weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is August a good time to explore Bessans weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Bessans tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Bessans in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 225 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bessans.

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

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

 

Bessans, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Turin, Italy (60 KM, 37 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.

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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 Bessans, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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