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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in France in August

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

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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 Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in August?

For visitors traveling to Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, 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 in August.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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