Weather in France in August
August in France is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in August is a warning: one region of France will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of France's year.
- Average temp
- 21°C
16–26°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in France in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in France in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in France
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for August.
Average weather in France
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about France
Climate averages for France, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit France is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
