Rennes weather in August (Brittany, France)

Is August a good time to explore Rennes weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Rennes is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Rennes in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rennes climate page with graphs.

 

Rennes, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rennes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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