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

How does the weather in Calais usually fare in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Calais is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Calais in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

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

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

 

Calais, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 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.

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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 Calais, 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
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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