Midi-Pyrénées Weather in August

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

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Toulouse Lourdes Saint-Lary-Soulan Cauterets

Thinking about venturing to the Midi-Pyrénées, France this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Midi-Pyrénées in August

The Midi-Pyrénées, France is a region in France. August in the Midi-Pyrénées generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Saint-Mamet at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Fourcès at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Fourcès and 10°C (50°F) in Saint-Mamet. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Midi-Pyrénées, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fourcès with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Aucun with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Toulouse sees close to 240 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in the Midi-Pyrénées in August

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

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 Midi-Pyrénées

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

Temperature range in the Midi-Pyrénées (August)

Precipitation variation in the Midi-Pyrénées (August)

Toulouse

In August Toulouse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
240 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Toulouse →

Lourdes

In August Lourdes 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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lourdes →

Saint-Lary-Soulan

In August Saint-Lary-Soulan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saint-Lary-Soulan →

Cauterets

In August Cauterets generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cauterets →

Ax-les-Thermes

In August Ax-les-Thermes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ax-les-Thermes →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toulouse 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Lourdes 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Saint-Lary-Soulan 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Cauterets 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Ax-les-Thermes 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Luchon 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 128 mm (5 in)

The Midi-Pyrénées weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in August?

In August, the Midi-Pyrénées, France generally has perfect weather conditions. Toulouse sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in August?

Toulouse averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does the Midi-Pyrénées, France get a lot of rain in August?

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

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Midi-Pyrénées, France?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Midi-Pyrénées, France. Typically, the climate in Toulouse is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Midi-Pyrénées, France is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Toulouse. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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