Gap weather in August (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Curious about the August weather in Gap? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Gap, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Gap in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Gap, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Grenoble, France (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Gap in August?

For visitors traveling to Gap, 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 in August.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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