Cordon weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Cordon in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

August in Cordon generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Cordon in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cordon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

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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 Cordon, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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