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Alsace Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alsace, France in August.

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Strasbourg Colmar Ribeauvillé Riquewihr

Planning a trip to Alsace, France this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Alsace in August

Alsace, France is a region in France. August in Alsace generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines to 28°C (82°F) in Tamniès. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Tamniès and 14°C (57°F) in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.

For a closer look at conditions across Alsace, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to high rainfall in Ferrette with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Strasbourg enjoys about 218 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Alsace by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alsace - and find the best time to visit. (based on Strasbourg)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alsace in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alsace.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Alsace

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Alsace, France?

Temperature range in Alsace (August)

Precipitation variation in Alsace (August)

Strasbourg

In August Strasbourg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
218 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Strasbourg →

Colmar

In August Colmar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
233 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Ribeauvillé

In August Ribeauvillé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
239 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Ribeauvillé →

Riquewihr

In August Riquewihr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
239 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Riquewihr →

Kaysersberg

In August Kaysersberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
233 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alsace, in France.

In our records: France August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in France reached 43°C (109°F) in Carcassonne on August 23, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alsace in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Strasbourg 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Colmar 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Ribeauvillé 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Riquewihr 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Kaysersberg 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Obernai 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Alsace weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alsace, France in August?

Expect excellent weather across Alsace, France in August. The popular destination of Strasbourg averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Alsace, France in August?

Average temperatures in Alsace, France during August range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Strasbourg.

Does Alsace, France get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Alsace, France. Strasbourg averages only about 81 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Alsace, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Alsace, France with overall excellent weather in Strasbourg. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Strasbourg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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