France
France in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in France in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in France in August?
- Avignon is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (86°F) in August; Brest is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in France in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Cannes (25°C (76°F)), and 4 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Avignon
Coolest
21°
Brest
Driest
26 mm
Nice
Warmest sea
25°
Cannes
Across France, August highs run from 21°C (70°F) (Brest) to 30°C (86°F) (Avignon). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Marseille, Nice, and Toulon.
Best places in France in August
96 
Marseille
Provence & the Côte d’Azur · France
28° / 19° 32 mm Aug
93
Nice
Provence & the Côte d’Azur · France
27° / 20° 26 mm Aug
98
Toulon
Provence & the Côte d’Azur · France
28° / 19° 30 mm Aug
95
Antibes
Provence & the Côte d’Azur · France
27° / 20° 29 mm Aug
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95
Cannes
Provence & the Côte d’Azur · France
27° / 19° 34 mm Aug
98
Ajaccio
Corsica · France
28° / 18° 19 mm Aug
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97
Saint-Tropez
Provence & the Côte d’Azur · France
27° / 19° 41 mm Aug
96
Porto-Vecchio
Corsica · France
30° / 21° 18 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 28° | 19° | 32 mm | 22° | 96 |
| Cannes | 27° | 19° | 34 mm | 25° | 95 |
| Antibes | 27° | 20° | 29 mm | 25° | 95 |
| Nice | 27° | 20° | 26 mm | 25° | 93 |
| Perpignan | 28° | 19° | 33 mm | — | 87 |
| Lyon | 27° | 16° | 69 mm | — | 81 |
| Bordeaux | 27° | 15° | 58 mm | — | 80 |
| Toulouse | 27° | 16° | 51 mm | — | 79 |
| Paris | 25° | 15° | 44 mm | — | 78 |
| Paris 01 Louvre | 25° | 15° | 44 mm | — | 78 |
| Dijon | 25° | 14° | 60 mm | — | 78 |
| Avignon | 30° | 18° | 49 mm | — | 74 |
| Strasbourg | 26° | 14° | 64 mm | — | 73 |
| Lille | 23° | 13° | 52 mm | — | 73 |
| Brest | 21° | 13° | 59 mm | 16° | 68 |
| Chamonix | 22° | 10° | 77 mm | — | 67 |
Festivals in France in August
- Deauville American Film Festival Film festival in Deauville, Normandy, France
- Festival Interceltique de Lorient Music festival in France
- Visa pour l'image Festival of photojournalism in France
- Angoulême Francophone Film Festival Annual Francophone film festival
- Hestiv'òc
- Xicolatada Traditional festival in France
- Festival de musique de La Chaise-Dieu Classical music festival
- Fêtes d'Arvor
- Festival du chant de marin
- Festival Silhouette Annual short film festival in Paris, France
- V&B Fest Festival in France
- Les Plages Électroniques Electornic music festival in Cannes, France
School holidays in August
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Jul 11, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027 Southern winter holidaysReunion
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in France in August?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Brest to 30° in Avignon.
Can you swim in France in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Cannes at about 25°.