Auvergne Weather in August

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

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Gannay-sur-Loire Clermont-Ferrand Vichy Le Mont-Dore

Planning a getaway to Auvergne, France this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Auvergne in August

Auvergne, France is a region in France. August in Auvergne 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 23°C (73°F) in Murat to 28°C (82°F) in Gannay-sur-Loire. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Gannay-sur-Loire and 11°C (52°F) in Murat.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Isle-et-Bardais with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Laprugne with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gannay-sur-Loire enjoys about 240 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Auvergne by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Auvergne — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gannay-sur-Loire)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Auvergne →

Best Places to Visit in Auvergne in August

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

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 Auvergne

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

Temperature range in Auvergne (August)

Precipitation variation in Auvergne (August)

Gannay-sur-Loire

In August Gannay-sur-Loire generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gannay-sur-Loire →

Clermont-Ferrand

In August Clermont-Ferrand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clermont-Ferrand →

Vichy

In August Vichy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vichy →

Le Mont-Dore

In August Le Mont-Dore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Le Mont-Dore →

Le Puy en Velay

In August Le Puy en Velay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
257 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Le Puy en Velay →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gannay-sur-Loire 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Clermont-Ferrand 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Vichy 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Le Mont-Dore 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Le Puy en Velay 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
La Bourboule 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Auvergne weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Auvergne, France in August. The popular destination of Gannay-sur-Loire averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Gannay-sur-Loire, the average daytime high in August is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Not particularly. Gannay-sur-Loire averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Auvergne, France.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Auvergne, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Auvergne, France with overall perfect weather in Gannay-sur-Loire.

On average, the best time to visit Auvergne, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Gannay-sur-Loire. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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