Jura Weather in August

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

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Les Rousses Lons-le-Saunier Saint-Claude

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

What to Expect in the Jura in August

The Jura, France is a region in France. August in the Jura generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Les Rousses to 27°C (81°F) in Lons-le-Saunier. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Lons-le-Saunier and 13°C (55°F) in Les Rousses.

For a closer look at conditions across the Jura, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lons-le-Saunier with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Les Rousses with 164 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Les Rousses sees around 241 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Jura by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Jura — and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Rousses)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit the Jura →

Best Places to Visit in the Jura in August

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

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 Jura

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

Temperature range in the Jura (August)

Precipitation variation in the Jura (August)

Les Rousses

In August Les Rousses generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
241 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Les Rousses →

Lons-le-Saunier

In August Lons-le-Saunier 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
241 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lons-le-Saunier →

Saint-Claude

In August Saint-Claude generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
241 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Saint-Claude →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Rousses 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Lons-le-Saunier 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Saint-Claude 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

The Jura weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

the Jura, France typically experiences pleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Les Rousses average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Les Rousses averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Rainfall in the Jura, France peaks during August. Les Rousses averages roughly 164 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Jura, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Jura, France with overall pleasant weather in Les Rousses.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Les Rousses. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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