Pays de la Loire Weather in August

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

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Les Sables-dʼOlonne Nantes Le Mans La Tranche-sur-Mer

Planning a getaway to the Pays de la 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 Pays de la Loire in August

The Pays de la Loire, France is a region in France. August in the Pays de la Loire generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in L'Ile d'Yeu at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Montreuil-Bellay at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Montreuil-Bellay and 18°C (64°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Pays de la Loire, France.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in L'Ile d'Yeu with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Landivy with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Les Sables-dʼOlonne typically receives 261 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Pays de la Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pays de la Loire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Sables-dʼOlonne)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September21°C (70°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pays de la Loire in August

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

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

Temperature range in the Pays de la Loire (August)

Precipitation variation in the Pays de la Loire (August)

Les Sables-dʼOlonne

In August Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
261 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Les Sables-dʼOlonne →

Nantes

In August Nantes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
228 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nantes →

Le Mans

In August Le Mans 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 excellent 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 rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Le Mans →

La Tranche-sur-Mer

In August La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
261 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in La Tranche-sur-Mer →

Angers

In August Angers generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Pays de la 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 Pays de la Loire in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Sables-dʼOlonne 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Nantes 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Le Mans 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 52 mm (2 in)
La Tranche-sur-Mer 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Angers 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Monts 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

The Pays de la Loire weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pays de la Loire, France in August?

Expect excellent weather across the Pays de la Loire, France in August. The popular destination of Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in the Pays de la Loire, France in August?

In Les Sables-dʼOlonne, the average daytime high in August is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

August is on the drier side in the Pays de la Loire, France. Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages only about 45 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Pays de la Loire, France with overall excellent weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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