Orcières weather in August (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Is Orcières a good destination in August, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Orcières during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Orcières in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 255 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 Orcières climate page with graphs.

 

Orcières, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Orcières, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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