August · France
Best time to visit Megève in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Megève in August
Average temperature 15°C, 82 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Megève scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Megève offers Belle Époque village charm, horse-drawn sleighs, and gentle-to-intermediate Mont Blanc massif skiing. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
August in Megève — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Megève — 7.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Megève in August?
- In August, Megève averages 15°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Megève?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Megève in August?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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