Saint-Étienne weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Saint-Étienne usually fare in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Saint-Étienne is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 26°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Saint-Étienne in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 257 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Saint-Étienne. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Saint-Étienne, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 257 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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