August · France
Best time to visit Étretat in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Étretat in August
Average temperature 20°C, 45 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Étretat scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Étretat's white chalk cliffs and needle arches face the Channel on Normandy's Alabaster Coast.
August is one of the strongest months in Étretat (4th)
Trail conditions at 20°C (67°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in August; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Étretat at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind July at 9.2/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Étretat in August?
- In August, Étretat averages 20°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Étretat?
- August earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Étretat in August?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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