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

Curious about the climate in Les Contamines-Montjoie this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Les Contamines-Montjoie typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Les Contamines-Montjoie in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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