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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in August.

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Cannes Marseille Nice Sainte-Maxime

Planning a trip to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in August

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is a region in France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at 18°C (64°F) and very warm in Mas blanc des Alpilles at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Mas blanc des Alpilles and 6°C (43°F) in Le Monêtier-les-Bains. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Six-Fours-les-Plages with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Ristolas with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Cannes enjoys about 297 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cannes)

January12°C (54°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

Temperature range in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (August)

Precipitation variation in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (August)

Cannes

In August Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
297 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cannes →

Nice

In August Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°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)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
297 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nice →

Marseille

In August Marseille generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
370 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Marseille →

Sainte-Maxime

In August Sainte-Maxime generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
312 hours
356 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sainte-Maxime →

Avignon

In August Avignon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
371 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
excellent
Climate in Avignon →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Marseille 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Nice 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Sainte-Maxime 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Avignon 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Aix en Provence 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in August?

Expect excellent weather across Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in August. The popular destination of Cannes averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in August?

Daytime temperatures in Cannes peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Cannes averages just 26 mm (1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with overall excellent weather in Cannes. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Cannes. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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