Languedoc-Roussillon Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France in August.

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Montpellier Port Leucate Cap d'Agde Carcassonne

Planning a getaway to the Languedoc-Roussillon, 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 Languedoc-Roussillon in August

The Languedoc-Roussillon, France is a region in France. The weather in the Languedoc-Roussillon in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Font-Romeu at 21°C (70°F) and very warm in Tarascon at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Tarascon and 10°C (50°F) in Font-Romeu.

For a closer look at conditions across the Languedoc-Roussillon, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cerbère with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to high rainfall in Camurac with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Montpellier sees close to 301 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in the Languedoc-Roussillon in August

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

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 Languedoc-Roussillon

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

Temperature range in the Languedoc-Roussillon (August)

Precipitation variation in the Languedoc-Roussillon (August)

Montpellier

In August Montpellier generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
340 hours
301 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Montpellier →

Port Leucate

In August Port Leucate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Port Leucate →

Cap d'Agde

In August Cap d'Agde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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 »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
340 hours
301 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cap d'Agde →

Carcassonne

In August Carcassonne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Carcassonne →

Le Grau-du-Roi

In August Le Grau-du-Roi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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 »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
340 hours
301 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Le Grau-du-Roi →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montpellier 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Port Leucate 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Cap d'Agde 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Carcassonne 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Le Grau-du-Roi 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
La Grande-Motte 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

The Languedoc-Roussillon weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France in August?

the Languedoc-Roussillon, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Montpellier average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France in August?

Montpellier averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does the Languedoc-Roussillon, France get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Montpellier averages just 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Languedoc-Roussillon, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Languedoc-Roussillon, France with overall perfect weather in Montpellier.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Montpellier. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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