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Orcières Weather in August

In Orcières, August brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to 8°C (46°F). It is the driest month of the year, with minimal rainfall.

Rainfall in Orcières in August

Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the clearest skies and driest conditions of the year. You can typically expect 13 days of rain this month, averaging around 61 mm (2.4 in). Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Orcières in August

Orcières in August has excellent weather. Days reach 20°C (68°F) and nights cool to 8°C (46°F). August is part of summer. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Sunshine in Orcières in August

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 255 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Orcières.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the best months to visit Orcières.

Orcières Temperature in August

Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Chance of Rain
44%
Precipitation
61 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
72% *
Sunshine
255 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Orcières in August

Pleasant temperatures in August mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Orcières in August

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

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