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France in August

Workable but with caveats

Countryside and coast are livelier than cities; heatwaves peak mid-month.

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Daytime high

25°C

77°F

Overnight low

15°C

59°F

Rainfall

62 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

high

busy

Prices

high

peak rates

What to expect in France in August

August brings warm weather to France, with daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 62 mm of rainfall on average. Countryside and coast are livelier than cities; heatwaves peak mid-month..

August is one of France's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

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