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Rhône-Alps Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to the Rhône-Alps, 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 Rhône-Alps in August

The Rhône-Alps, France is a region in France. The weather in the 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 (63°F) to very warm in Rochegude at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Rochegude and 7°C (45°F) in Val dʼIsère.

For a closer look at conditions across the Rhône-Alps, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mollans-sur-Ouvèze with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 186 mm (7.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Lyon gets approximately 252 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in August

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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 Rhône-Alps

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

Temperature range in the Rhône-Alps (August)

Precipitation variation in the Rhône-Alps (August)

Lyon

In August Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
252 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lyon →

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In August Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
230 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc →

Tignes

In August Tignes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
230 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tignes →

Les Deux Alpes

In August Les Deux Alpes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
255 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Les Deux Alpes →

Les Menuires

In August Les Menuires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
235 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Les Menuires →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lyon 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Tignes 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Les Deux Alpes 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Les Menuires 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Val Thorens 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

The Rhône-Alps weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rhône-Alps, France in August?

the Rhône-Alps, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Lyon average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Rhône-Alps, France in August?

Lyon averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does the Rhône-Alps, France get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Lyon averages just 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Rhône-Alps, France.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Rhône-Alps, France 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 the Rhône-Alps, France 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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