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Weather in August in The French Riviera

Planning a getaway to the French Riviera 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 is the weather like in the French Riviera in August?

The French Riviera is a region in France. August in the French Riviera generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Menton to 29°C in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Saint-Tropez and 21°C in Menton. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the French Riviera. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 43 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 297 hours of sunshine in Cannes. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at August's conditions in the French Riviera, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the French Riviera's yearly weather, check out our the French Riviera climate page.

Where to go in the French Riviera in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the French Riviera on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?

Cannes

In August Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cannes
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<<   July July
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27°C 
21°C 
328 hours 
20 mm 
4 days 
27°C 
21°C 
297 hours 
26 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
80 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Cannes

Nice

In August Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nice
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<<   July July
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26°C 
20°C 
328 hours 
28 mm 
5 days 
27°C 
20°C 
297 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
23°C 
17°C 
226 hours 
82 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Nice

Saint-Tropez

In August Saint-Tropez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Saint-Tropez
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<<   July July
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29°C 
22°C 
312 hours 
13 mm 
3 days 
29°C 
22°C 
356 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
25°C 
19°C 
320 hours 
71 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Saint-Tropez

Antibes

In August Antibes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Antibes
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<<   July July
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27°C 
21°C 
328 hours 
21 mm 
4 days 
27°C 
21°C 
297 hours 
27 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
81 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Antibes

Saint-Raphaël

In August Saint-Raphaël generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Saint-Raphaël
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<<   July July
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27°C 
21°C 
347 hours 
24 mm 
3 days 
28°C 
21°C 
315 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
18°C 
235 hours 
81 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Saint-Raphaël

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.

Is August the best time to visit the French Riviera?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the French Riviera. Typically, the climate in Cannes is perfect.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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