Les Contamines-Montjoie weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is the weather in Les Contamines-Montjoie in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Les Contamines-Montjoie generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Les Contamines-Montjoie in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

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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 Les Contamines-Montjoie in August?

For visitors traveling to Les Contamines-Montjoie, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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