Douarnenez weather in August (Brittany, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Douarnenez during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Douarnenez during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Douarnenez in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 206 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Douarnenez, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Brest, France (40 KM, 24 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 Douarnenez, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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