August · France
Best time to visit Versailles in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Versailles in August
Average temperature 20°C, 47 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Versailles scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 20°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Versailles is Louis XIV's palace of mirrors-Hall of Mirrors opulence, formal gardens, and Marie-Antoinette's estate wings. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
August in Versailles — the year's strongest window
August averages 20°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Versailles at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Versailles in August?
- In August, Versailles averages 20°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Versailles?
- August earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Versailles in August?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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