Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
France in August
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
8h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
61
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August23°C average high
August is one of France's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August63mm average rain
August sits near France's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8 hours average sun
August is brighter than France's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August12°C average sea
August is one of France's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August61 weather score
August is one of France's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
