Megève weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

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

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Megève includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Megève in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

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 inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Megève. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Megève, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (20 KM, 12 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 Megève, 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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