France in August

What to expect in France in August

August brings warm weather to France, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 50 mm of rainfall on average. Locals on holiday; some shops close.

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.

What’s happening in August

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  Lavender Season · Jun–AugProvence’s iconic purple lavender fields in full bloom.

France in other months

Where else is good to go in August