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Rhône-Alps weather in August

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 moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August is a summer month.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Rhône-Alps in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Rhône-Alps

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?

Average weather in 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.

Lyon
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<<   July July
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28°C 
16°C 
285 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
16°C 
252 hours 
81 mm 
11 days 
23°C 
12°C 
195 hours 
100 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Lyon

Average weather in 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.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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<<   July July
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18°C 
7°C 
275 hours 
152 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
134 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Average weather in 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.

Tignes
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<<   July July
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17°C 
7°C 
275 hours 
136 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
126 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
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Climate in Tignes

Average weather in 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.

Les Deux Alpes
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<<   July July
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20°C 
8°C 
288 hours 
109 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
7°C 
255 hours 
99 mm 
14 days 
15°C 
4°C 
193 hours 
108 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Les Deux Alpes

Average weather in 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.

Les Menuires
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<<   July July
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19°C 
7°C 
262 hours 
128 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
7°C 
235 hours 
111 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
3°C 
178 hours 
110 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Les Menuires

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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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