The Loire weather in August
Considering a trip to the Loire this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Loire in August?
The Loire is a region in France. August in the Loire generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Saint-Étienne. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Loire. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 82 mm. Meanwhile, Saint-Étienne enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Loire in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Loire climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in the Loire?
Saint-Étienne
In August Saint-Étienne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saint-Chamond
In August Saint-Chamond generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Loire Valley
In August Loire Valley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Loire, in France.
Is August the best time to visit the Loire?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Loire with overall perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Loire is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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