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French Riviera Weather in August

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

Thinking about venturing to the French Riviera, France this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the French Riviera in August

The French Riviera, France 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 (77°F) in Menton to 29°C (84°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Saint-Tropez and 21°C (70°F) in Menton. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the French Riviera, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 43 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Cannes sees around 297 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the French Riviera by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the French Riviera — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cannes)

Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera in August

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

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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 French Riviera

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

Temperature range in the French Riviera (August)

Precipitation variation in the French Riviera (August)

Cannes

In August Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
297 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Nice

In August Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
297 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Saint-Tropez

In August Saint-Tropez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
312 hours
356 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Antibes

In August Antibes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
297 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Saint-Raphaël

In August Saint-Raphaël generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
347 hours
315 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Nice 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Saint-Tropez 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Antibes 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Saint-Raphaël 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Menton 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

The French Riviera weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the French Riviera, France in August?

In August, the French Riviera, France generally has perfect weather conditions. Cannes sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in the French Riviera, France in August?

In Cannes, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does the French Riviera, France get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the French Riviera, France during August, with Cannes averaging close to 26 mm (1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the French Riviera, France?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the French Riviera, France. 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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