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Saintes weather in August (Poitou-Charentes, France)

How does the August weather in Saintes compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Saintes during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 16°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this warm month.

Precipitation

Saintes in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 261 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Saintes, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 261 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: La Rochelle, France (61 KM, 38 Miles).

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.

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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 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
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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