France weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

August is one of the best months for a holiday in France.
Daytime
28°
Night
18°
☀️ Day length
14 h 12 min
Chance of rain
42%
Thunder days
11%
Humid days
75%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARFrance - August vs the year15°16°18°10°21°12°23°14°26°17°28°19°28°18°25°16°22°15°18°12°16°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)545544444738384239455449JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTJul (28°)COLDESTJan (15°)DRIESTJun (38%)WETTESTFeb (55%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In August, France averages about 28° during the day and 18° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 42%).

France weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 15℃9℃54%
February 16℃8℃55%
March 18℃10℃44%
April ★ 21℃12℃44%
May ★ 23℃14℃47%
June ★ 26℃17℃38%
July ★ 28℃19℃38%
August 28℃18℃42%
September ★ 25℃16℃39%
October ★ 22℃15℃45%
November ★ 18℃12℃54%
December 16℃9℃49%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in France in August? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Guadeloupe 31℃24℃30℃67%
Martinique 31℃25℃30℃75%
Marseille 30℃19℃24℃13%
Nice 27℃21℃27℃14%
Paris 26℃14℃-41%
Nantes 25℃13℃-34%
Amiens 23℃13℃-48%
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France weather - other months

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