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%
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
| Month | Day | Night | Chance 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
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance 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% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for France.