Écrins National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Écrins National Park, France in August.

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Puy-Saint-Vincent Orcières La Grave Vallouise-Pelvoux

Planning a getaway to the Écrins National Park, 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 the Écrins National Park in August

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. August in the Écrins National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent to 20°C (68°F) in Orcières. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Orcières and 6°C (43°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Écrins National Park, France.

For specific regional insights in the Écrins National Park, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orcières with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in La Grave with 104 mm (4.1 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Puy-Saint-Vincent typically receives 255 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October9°C (48°F) November2°C (36°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in August

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

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 Écrins National Park

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

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (August)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In August Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
255 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Puy-Saint-Vincent →

Orcières

In August Orcières generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
255 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Orcières →

La Grave

In August La Grave generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
255 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in La Grave →

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In August Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
255 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Vallouise-Pelvoux →

Les Vigneaux

In August Les Vigneaux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Les Vigneaux →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Orcières 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
La Grave 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Les Vigneaux 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Freissinières 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Écrins National Park, France in August?

Expect pleasant weather across the Écrins National Park, France in August. The popular destination of Puy-Saint-Vincent averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in the Écrins National Park, France in August?

In Puy-Saint-Vincent, the average daytime high in August is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Écrins National Park, France during August, with Puy-Saint-Vincent averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Écrins National Park, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Écrins National Park, France with overall pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

On average, the best time to visit the Écrins National Park, France is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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