Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Paris with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Paris in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Paris with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 20°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Paris will be around 31°C, with nights close to 20°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Paris. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Paris in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
85 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
July
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Paris?
August is a great month to be in Paris for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Paris in August
With 35°C, Paris hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Paris
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Paris, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Paris
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Paris, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Paris.
Daily UV Index in August in Paris
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Paris, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Paris Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Paris, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Paris Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Paris, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Paris
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Average Weather in Paris by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Paris. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
