Pyrénées-Atlantiques Weather in August

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

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Biarritz Anglet Pau Bayonne

Considering a trip to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in August

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is a region in France. August in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Biarritz. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bayonne with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Pau with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Biarritz gets approximately 208 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Pyrénées-Atlantiques by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April17°C (63°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in August

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

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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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

Temperature range in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (August)

Precipitation variation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (August)

Biarritz

In August Biarritz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
208 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Biarritz →

Anglet

In August Anglet generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
208 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Anglet →

Pau

In August Pau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pau →

Bayonne

In August Bayonne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
208 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bayonne →

Socoa

In August Socoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
208 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Socoa →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Anglet 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Pau 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Bayonne 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Socoa 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France brings perfect weather. In Biarritz, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France during August range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Biarritz.

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

August is on the drier side in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. Biarritz averages only about 74 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. Typically, the climate in Biarritz is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Biarritz. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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