Monthly climate guide
Montpellier weather in August
Expect hot weather in Montpellier in August: afternoons reach about 30°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (67°F). Around 30 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- August is Montpellier's second warmest month.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 41% less rain than Montpellier's average.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by September.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 42%.
Avg high
30°C
85°F
Avg low
19°C
67°F
Rainfall
30 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
42%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Montpellier weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 49 mm | 82% | 63% |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 39°F | 34 mm | 78% | 58% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm | 76% | 60% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 49°F | 64 mm | 74% | 58% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 46 mm | 70% | 55% |
| June | 26°C / 80°F | 17°C / 62°F | 36 mm | 65% | 49% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm | 58% | 37% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 67°F | 30 mm | 60% | 42% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 16°C / 61°F | 48 mm | 65% | 48% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 83 mm | 75% | 58% |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 91 mm | 81% | 66% |
| December | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 38 mm | 83% | 62% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
Is August a good time to visit Montpellier?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Montpellier →Other France cities in August
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Montpellier in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Montpellier?
August is a reasonable time for Montpellier: highs around 30°C and about 30 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Montpellier in August?
Average highs are about 30°C (85°F) and average lows about 19°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Montpellier in August?
Montpellier typically gets around 30 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Montpellier (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.