Loire Weather in August

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

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Saint-Étienne Saint-Chamond Loire Valley

Planning a getaway to the Loire, 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 Loire in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Saint-Étienne. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Loire, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in the Loire, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Saint-Étienne enjoys approximately 257 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Étienne)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Loire in August

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

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 Loire

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

Temperature range in the Loire (August)

Precipitation variation in the Loire (August)

Saint-Étienne

In August Saint-Étienne 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
257 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint-Étienne →

Saint-Chamond

In August Saint-Chamond 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
257 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint-Chamond →

Loire Valley

In August Loire Valley 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Loire Valley →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Étienne 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Saint-Chamond 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Loire Valley 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 52 mm (2 in)

The Loire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

the Loire, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Saint-Étienne average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

In Saint-Étienne, the average daytime high in August is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Not particularly. Saint-Étienne averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Loire, France.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Loire, France 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, France 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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