Brittany weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Brittany this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Brittany in August?
Brittany is a region in France. August in Brittany generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Porspoder at 19°C to warm in Varennes at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Varennes and 16°C in Porspoder. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Brittany.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Locmaria with an average of 46 mm to moderate rainfall in Roz-sur-Couesnon with 70 mm. Meanwhile, Saint Malo enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Brittany, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Brittany's yearly weather, check out our Brittany climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Brittany?
Saint Malo
In August Saint Malo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Carnac
In August Carnac generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rennes
In August Rennes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brest
In August Brest generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Perros-Guirec
In August Perros-Guirec generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Brittany, in France.
Is August the best time to visit Brittany?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Brittany with overall perfect weather in Saint Malo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Saint Malo. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.
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