Versailles weather in August
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, with around 9 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Versailles. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
24°C
Average low
15°C
Rainy days
9 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Versailles in August
Whatever the weather, Versailles rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Tour the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors
Explore the vast gardens (rent a bike)
Visit the Trianon palaces (less crowded)
Watch the fountain shows (weekends in summer)
Picnic on the grounds with regional wine
Visit Marie Antoinette's private estate of Petit Trianon
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
7C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
18C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
11C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
8C
Cold, with some rainy days.
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