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Carpentras Weather in August

Carpentras in August

The short of it: Carpentras in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 17° · rain 41 mm · daylight 14 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & April

August in Carpentras brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 17°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 0 min in mid-August, 70 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and April.

Against its neighbours, Carpentras runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Monteux, 5 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Carpentras, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 15 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 0 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MonteuxProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur5 km WSW32°18°41 mm
Pernes-les-FontainesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur6 km S32°17°38 mm
VedèneProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur14 km SW32°18°41 mm
SorguesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur15 km WSW32°18°42 mm
L'Isle-sur-la-SorgueProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur15 km S32°18°38 mm
Le PontetProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur18 km SW32°18°41 mm
MontfavetProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur19 km SW32°18°40 mm
OrangeProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur21 km WNW32°18°46 mm

The Almanac · Carpentras Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Carpentras by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°0°57 mm10 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦
February12°1°42 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
March17°5°41 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°8°65 mm13 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May25°12°60 mm13 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
June31°16°41 mm13 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July33°17°26 mm13 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
August32°17°41 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
September27°13°91 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October21°10°107 mm10 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
November15°5°95 mm11 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦
December11°1°62 mm10 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Carpentras in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Carpentras in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Carpentras?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and April.

How long are the days in Carpentras in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 0 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 54 min in December to 15 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Carpentras in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Carpentras in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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