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Grenoble in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Grenoble in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Grenoble, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Grenoble in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Grenoble in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +27°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 96 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grenoble has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Grenoble in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grenoble for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +37°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +24°C.

Is Grenoble warm or cold in August?

Grenoble is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +17°C to +16°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Grenoble, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Grenoble in August

Grenoble weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+27°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+8°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+39°C+34°C
Rainfall
95 mm96 mm102 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%73%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
886
Cloudy days
7810
Rainy days
161614
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 95 mm to 96 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Grenoble in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Grenoble is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Grenoble based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 128 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Grenoble wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Grenoble?

This is the weather in Grenoble in August 2023:
1 August
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+25°C
2 August
☁️
+30°C
3 August
☁️
+25°C
4 August
🌧️
+18°C
5 August
☁️
+22°C
6 August
☁️
+18°C
7 August
☁️
+22°C
8 August
☀️
+25°C
9 August
☀️
+29°C
10 August
☀️
+30°C
11 August
☀️
+32°C
12 August
☀️
+32°C
13 August
☀️
+33°C
14 August
☁️
+34°C
15 August
☀️
+33°C
16 August
☀️
+33°C
17 August
☀️
+33°C
18 August
☀️
+34°C
19 August
☀️
+34°C
20 August
☀️
+35°C
21 August
☀️
+35°C
22 August
☀️
+36°C
23 August
☀️
+37°C
24 August
☀️
+37°C
25 August
☁️
+36°C
26 August
🌧️
+25°C
27 August
🌧️
+19°C
28 August
🌧️
+15°C
29 August
☁️
+19°C
30 August
☁️
+21°C
31 August
☁️
+24°C
In August 2023 Grenoble had 16 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Grenoble climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Grenoble in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 836 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2113 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grenoble in August:

Is August a good time to visit Grenoble?

August is a really good time to go to Grenoble. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Grenoble.

Can you sunbathe in Grenoble in August?

August is warm in Grenoble. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Grenoble rainy in August?

Grenoble is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Grenoble in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grenoble in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Grenoble

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grenoble, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.