Pontarlier weather in August (Franche-Comté, France)

Interested in knowing the climate of Pontarlier in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Pontarlier tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August marks the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Pontarlier in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 235 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Pontarlier. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontarlier, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 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 Pontarlier, 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.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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