Var Weather in August

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

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Fréjus Hyères Toulon La Seyne-sur-Mer

Considering a trip to the Var, 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 Var in August

The Var, France is a region in France. August in the Var generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in La Seyne-sur-Mer to 30°C (86°F) in Hyères. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Hyères and 21°C (70°F) in La Seyne-sur-Mer. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Var, France. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in La Seyne-sur-Mer with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Fréjus with 31 mm (1.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Fréjus gets approximately 315 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Var in August

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

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 Var

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

Temperature range in the Var (August)

Precipitation variation in the Var (August)

Fréjus

In August Fréjus generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
347 hours
315 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fréjus →

Hyères

In August Hyères generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
364 hours
335 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hyères →

Toulon

In August Toulon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low 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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
364 hours
335 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Toulon →

La Seyne-sur-Mer

In August La Seyne-sur-Mer generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
364 hours
335 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Seyne-sur-Mer →

Draguignan

In August Draguignan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
347 hours
315 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Draguignan →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fréjus 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Hyères 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Toulon 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
La Seyne-sur-Mer 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Draguignan 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

The Var weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Var, France in August?

August in the Var, France brings perfect weather. In Fréjus, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in the Var, France in August?

Fréjus averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does the Var, France get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in the Var, France. Fréjus averages only about 31 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Var, France?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Var, France. Typically, the climate in Fréjus is perfect.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Fréjus. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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