Étretat weather in August (Upper Normandy, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Étretat this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Étretat is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Étretat in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Étretat, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Le Havre, France (24 KM, 15 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 Étretat, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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