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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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