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La Plagne weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in La Plagne this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in La Plagne includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

La Plagne in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 230 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Plagne, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (48 KM, 30 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 La Plagne, 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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