Best time to visit France in August
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit France, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 90.5/100.
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Weather in France in August
Typical weather across France in August: average high 27.9°C, low 17.7°C, about 46.9 mm of rain, and 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among France's cities, Marseille has the best weather in August (score 95/100, August climate details).
| Metric | France avg | Best city (Marseille) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 90.5 | 95 |
| High / Low | 27.9° / 17.7° | 28.3° / 20.1° |
| Precipitation | 46.9 mm | 131.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.8 | 12.7 |
Is August recommended?
August is one of the best months to visit France. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for France.
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