SeasonMapAix-en-Provence (Provence) weather in August
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August in Aix-en-Provence: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Aix-en-Provence · #566 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Aix-en-Provence in August
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence's forum calls April-May the nicest stretch of the year for Provence, with late-May days typically 24-28°C and cool enough evenings for a light jacket. Regulars are honest that May can still run cool or bring rain some years, so packing waterproofs alongside summer layers is standard advice — the payoff is far smaller crowds than high summer.
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Aix-en-Provence climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 70°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aix-en-Provence in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Aix-en-Provence's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAix-en-Provence's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Aix-en-Provence in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Heatwave weeks
1 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallyExtreme heatMost summers bring stretches where the town moves indoors until six and the fountains are the only shade worth having. Meteo-France runs the warnings department by department. Source ↗
- Season
Vendanges in the Coteaux d'Aix
25 Aug – 10 Oct · usuallyHarvestPicking runs from the end of August into early October across the hills either side of the town. Estates that take visitors often shut the tasting room while the crop is in, so ring ahead.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aix-en-Provence — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- August in Aix-en-Provence: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Aix-en-Provence on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in August?
- In August, Aix-en-Provence averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 19°C, with about 32.6 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aix-en-Provence in August?
- Aix-en-Provence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in August.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Compare Aix-en-Provence in August
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — August
Within 300 km: Cannes' Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique around 4 Jul – 24 Aug, and Monaco's Fireworks competition around 10 Jul – 20 Aug.