Ardèche

Ardèche Weather in August

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

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Guilherand-Granges Aubenas Tournon-sur-Rhône Privas

Planning a journey to the Ardèche, France this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Ardèche in August

The Ardèche, France is a region in France. August in the Ardèche generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Guilherand-Granges.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ardèche, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guilherand-Granges with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Annonay with 87 mm (3.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Guilherand-Granges typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Guilherand-Granges sees around 292 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Ardèche by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Ardèche — and find the best time to visit. (based on Guilherand-Granges)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Ardèche in August

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

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 the Ardèche

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

Temperature range in the Ardèche (August)

Precipitation variation in the Ardèche (August)

Guilherand-Granges

In August Guilherand-Granges generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
325 hours
292 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Guilherand-Granges →

Aubenas

In August Aubenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
325 hours
292 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Aubenas →

Tournon-sur-Rhône

In August Tournon-sur-Rhône generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
257 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Tournon-sur-Rhône →

Privas

In August Privas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
325 hours
292 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Privas →

Annonay

In August Annonay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
257 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Annonay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Ardèche, 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 the Ardèche in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Guilherand-Granges 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aubenas 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Tournon-sur-Rhône 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Privas 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Annonay 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

The Ardèche weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, the Ardèche, France generally has perfect weather conditions. Guilherand-Granges sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Guilherand-Granges peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in August, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does the Ardèche, France get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Ardèche, France during August, with Guilherand-Granges averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Ardèche, France?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Ardèche, France. Typically, the climate in Guilherand-Granges is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Guilherand-Granges. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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