Weather in August in Alsace
Planning a journey to Alsace this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Alsace in August?
Alsace 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 in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines to 28°C in Tamniès. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Tamniès and 14°C in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 31 mm to high rainfall in Ferrette with 132 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Strasbourg enjoys approximately 218 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in Alsace, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alsace's yearly weather, check out our Alsace climate page.
Where to go in Alsace in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Alsace?
Strasbourg
In August Strasbourg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Colmar
In August Colmar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ribeauvillé
In August Ribeauvillé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Riquewihr
In August Riquewihr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Kaysersberg
In August Kaysersberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Alsace?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Alsace with overall perfect weather in Strasbourg. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Strasbourg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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