Houlgate weather in August (Lower Normandy, France)

How does the August weather in Houlgate compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Houlgate is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Houlgate in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 204 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Houlgate. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Houlgate, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Caen, France (25 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Houlgate, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Houlgate.

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