Limousin Weather in August

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

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Saint-Junien Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat Rochechouart La Souterraine

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

What to Expect in the Limousin in August

The Limousin, France is a region in France. August in the Limousin generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Bort-les-Orgues to 28°C (82°F) in Lissac-sur-Couze. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Lissac-sur-Couze and 12°C (54°F) in Bort-les-Orgues. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Limousin, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in the Limousin, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mézières-sur-Issoire with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Saint-Julien-aux-Bois with 99 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Saint-Junien gets approximately 231 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Limousin in August

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

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 Limousin

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

Temperature range in the Limousin (August)

Precipitation variation in the Limousin (August)

Saint-Junien

In August Saint-Junien 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
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
231 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint-Junien →

Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat

In August Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
231 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat →

Rochechouart

In August Rochechouart 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
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
231 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rochechouart →

La Souterraine

In August La Souterraine generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
231 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Souterraine →

Bessines-sur-Gartempe

In August Bessines-sur-Gartempe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
231 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bessines-sur-Gartempe →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Junien 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Rochechouart 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
La Souterraine 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Bessines-sur-Gartempe 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Guéret 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

The Limousin weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across the Limousin, France in August. The popular destination of Saint-Junien averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Saint-Junien, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Not particularly. Saint-Junien averages just 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Limousin, France.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Limousin, France with overall perfect weather in Saint-Junien.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Saint-Junien. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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