French Alps in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the French Alps in august 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for august for most popular cities in Rhône-Alpes. These forecasts are statistics for the month of august from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in august in Grenoble (Isère)
good weather
Weather at 6am
63°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
17%
14%
11%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
18%
11%
4%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
17%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
59°F
43%
27%
17%
10%
More information about the weather in Grenoble (Isère) in august
Where to go in the French Alps in august?
Where to go in the French Alps in august: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Where to go in august based on the weather?
| Haute-Savoie (Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chamonix, La Clusaz...) | 63°F to 79°F | 6 à 11 days | good weather |
| Hautes-Alpes (Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Briançon, Les Orres...) | 68°F to 85°F | 3 à 10 days | good weather* |
| Isère (Grenoble (Isère), Alpe d'Huez, Charmant Som...) | 65°F to 74°F | 5 à 8 days | good weather |
| Savoie (Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Val Thorens...) | 61°F to 81°F | 5 à 12 days | good weather* |
Where should you go in the French Alps in august when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the French Alps in august ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.
On the month of august the weather in Rhône-Alpes is perfect, but in Montélimar only. Thus, in Montélimar the conditions are met so that you can savor fully your holidays: the sun is guaranteed, it rains very little and the humidity is bearable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to this city!
Apart from of Montélimar, the weather is still favorable in Ardèche, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Aix-les-Bains, Annonay, Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain), Lyon, Savoy, Roanne, Chamonix, Saint-Etienne, Grenoble (Isère), Chambéry and Drôme. In these areas, temperatures are still pleasing and allow you enjoy the sun and sightseeing in good conditions.
Climate in the French Alps in august
Climate in Grenoble (Isère) in august
In the month of august, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 68°F). The climate pleasant in that locality in the month of august. With 4.8in over 7 days, rainfall can happen throughout your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, the month of august is a recommended month to go in this locality.
| August | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 14:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Aix-les-Bains in august
In the month of august, the mean temperature in Aix-les-Bains is 72°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate pleasant in this city in this month. With 4.7in over 7 days, rain may occur during your journey. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, august is a recommended month to go in that area in Rhône-Alpes.
| August | |||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Alpe d'Huez in august
In august, the mean temperature in Alpe d'Huez is 59°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 54°F). The climate is relatively fresh in that locality in this month, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With 5.1in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, the month of august is a recommended month to go there.
| August | |||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 14:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in august
In august, maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 59°F (for an average temperature of 68°F). The climate good in that area in the month of august. With 5.9in over 9 days, you will experience some showers throughout your journey. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, august is a good month to go in that area in Rhône-Alpes.
| August | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 14:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Chambéry in august
In the month of august, the mean temperature in Chambéry is 72°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate quite enjoyable here in this month. With 4.7in over 7 days, you will experience some showers during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, the month of august is a recommended month to go in this city.
| August | |||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in the French Alps in august
| Grenoble (Isère) in august | good weather |
| Aix-les-Bains in august | good weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in august | good weather |
| Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in august | good weather |
| Chambéry in august | good weather |
| Chamonix in august | good weather |
| La Clusaz in august | good weather |
| La Plagne in august | good weather |
| Les Menuires in august | good weather |
| Savoy in august | good weather |
| Tignes in august | tolerable weather |
| Val Thorens in august | good weather |
| Avoriaz in august | good weather |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc in august | tolerable weather |
| Briançon in august | good weather |
| Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in august | good weather |
| Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) in august | good weather |
| Les Orres in august | good weather |
| Thonon-les-Bains in august | good weather |
| Aiguille du Midi in august | good weather |
| Aussois in august | good weather |
Weather data for French Alps in august:
Weather data for French Alps in august is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the French Alps. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the French Alps can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the French Alps.