French Riviera · SummerMonth summary
French Riviera weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit French Riviera in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: French Riviera in August ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
French Riviera in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in French Riviera brings pleasant temperatures (29°C) and long sunny days (12.8h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit French Riviera.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 5°C | 13°C | 20% | 1.8 | 7.9h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 14°C | 23% | 2.5 | 9.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 15°C | 23% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 28% | 2.5 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 31% | 2.0 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 21% | 1.3 | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.6h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 25°C | 17% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 26% | 3.9 | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 32% | 4.2 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 14°C | 22% | 2.8 | 7.6h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, French Riviera averages 29°C, 11% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — French Riviera in August
Is August a good time to visit French Riviera?
August is an excellent time to visit French Riviera (score 9.2/10). With 29°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in French Riviera in August?
With 29°C and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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