Weather in August in Rhône-Alps
Considering a trip to Rhône-Alps this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in August?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. The weather in Rhône-Alps in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Val dʼIsère at 17°C to very warm in Rochegude at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Rochegude and 7°C in Val dʼIsère.
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In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mollans-sur-Ouvèze with an average of 39 mm to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 186 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lyon enjoys approximately 252 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhône-Alps in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In August Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In August Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tignes
In August Tignes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In August Les Deux Alpes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Les Menuires
In August Les Menuires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is August the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Rhône-Alps with overall perfect weather in Lyon. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Rhône-Alps is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Lyon. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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