August · France
Best time to visit Serre Chevalier in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Serre Chevalier in August
Average temperature 15°C, 61 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% 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
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Serre Chevalier scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Serre Chevalier strings villages along a sunny Briançonnais valley with forest runs and a historic fort town nearby. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
August in Serre Chevalier: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 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, December is materially better in Serre Chevalier — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Serre Chevalier in August?
- In August, Serre Chevalier averages 15°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Serre Chevalier?
- 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 Serre Chevalier in August?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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