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Upper Normandy Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Upper Normandy, France in August.

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Étretat Dieppe Fécamp Évreux

Planning a getaway to Upper Normandy, 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 Upper Normandy in August

Upper Normandy, France is a region in France. August in Upper Normandy generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Étretat at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Ménilles at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Ménilles and 16°C (61°F) in Étretat. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Upper Normandy, France.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Upper Normandy, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Breux-sur-Avre with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Criel-sur-Mer with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Étretat gets approximately 217 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Upper Normandy in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Upper Normandy.

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 Upper Normandy

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Upper Normandy, France?

Temperature range in Upper Normandy (August)

Precipitation variation in Upper Normandy (August)

Étretat

In August Étretat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
217 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Étretat →

Dieppe

In August Dieppe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
195 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dieppe →

Fécamp

In August Fécamp generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
217 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Fécamp →

Évreux

In August Évreux generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
195 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Évreux →

Giverny

In August Giverny generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
195 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Giverny →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Upper Normandy, 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 Upper Normandy in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Étretat 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Dieppe 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Fécamp 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Évreux 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Giverny 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Le Tréport 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Upper Normandy weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Upper Normandy, France in August?

Upper Normandy, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Étretat average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Upper Normandy, France in August?

Étretat averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Upper Normandy, France get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Upper Normandy, France during August, with Étretat averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Upper Normandy, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Upper Normandy, France with overall perfect weather in Étretat.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Étretat. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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