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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 69/100

Paris in August

Good · 69/100
High / low26° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation52 mm11 wet days
Cloud cover34%monthly average
48.85° N, 2.35° EElevation 42 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goParis · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69August
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
August: high / low26° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Paris averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 52 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 4.3°.

August scores 69/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Paris. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 21:08 local time, giving 14 h 25 min of daylight. Days shorten by 96 minutes over the month.

Why 69/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%90%
Dry days · 33%24%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Paris this month

Versailles
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Versailles

Île-de-France · 17 km W
25°Aug high
11wet days
72score
Versailles
Nanterre
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Nanterre

Île-de-France · 11 km W
26°Aug high
11wet days
69score
Nanterre
Créteil
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Créteil

Île-de-France · 11 km SE
26°Aug high
11wet days
69score
Créteil
Boulogne-Billancourt
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Boulogne-Billancourt

Île-de-France · 8.1 km W
26°Aug high
11wet days
69score
Boulogne-Billancourt
ivTop of the table

France's best in August

Where to go in August
Les Sables-d'Olonne
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Les Sables-d'Olonne

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
80score
Les Sables-d'Olonne
La Rochelle
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La Rochelle

New Aquitaine
25°Aug high
8wet days
79score
La Rochelle
La Baule-Escoublac
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La Baule-Escoublac

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
79score
La Baule-Escoublac
Saint-Nazaire
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Saint-Nazaire

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
79score
Saint-Nazaire
·Questions

Paris in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Paris?

August scores 69/100 for Paris, which we rate as good. Average highs are 26°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Paris in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 15°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in August?

Paris receives about 52 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 11 days.