Centre Weather in August

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

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Amboise Blois Orléans Chartres

Are you planning a trip a to Centre, France in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Centre in August

Centre, France is a region in France. August in Centre generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Saint-Marcel to 28°C (82°F) in Romorantin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Romorantin and 14°C (57°F) in Saint-Marcel. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Centre, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Buzançais with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Pouligny-Notre-Dame with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Amboise enjoys approximately 240 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Centre in August

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

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 Centre

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

Temperature range in Centre (August)

Precipitation variation in Centre (August)

Amboise

In August Amboise 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Amboise →

Blois

In August Blois 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Blois →

Orléans

In August Orléans 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
218 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Orléans →

Chartres

In August Chartres 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 perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
218 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chartres →

Bourges

In August Bourges 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bourges →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amboise 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Blois 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Orléans 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Chartres 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bourges 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Chinon 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Centre weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Centre, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Amboise average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

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

In Amboise, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Centre, France during August, with Amboise averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Centre, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Centre, France with overall perfect weather in Amboise.

On average, the best time to visit Centre, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Amboise. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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