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August is one of the excellent months to visit Paul, with daytime temperatures of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) at night. Some rainfall is typical for this time of year.
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30-year average (1989-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Paul typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 26°C (79°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 25°C (77°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Paul spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Paul between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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