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Elne Weather in August

Elne in August

The short of it: Elne in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 25 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & June

August in Elne brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. No month in Elne runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-August, 67 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 May and June.

Against its neighbours, Elne runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Villeneuve-de-la-Raho, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Elne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 12 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Villeneuve-de-la-RahoOccitanie6 km NW29°19°25 mm
SaleillesOccitanie6 km NNW29°19°25 mm
Saint-Cyprien-PlageOccitanie6 km ENE29°19°24 mm
ArgelesOccitanie8 km SSE29°19°25 mm
CabestanyOccitanie9 km NNW29°19°25 mm
PollestresOccitanie9 km WNW29°19°26 mm
Canet-en-RoussillonOccitanie11 km NNE29°19°23 mm
PerpignanOccitanie12 km NNW29°19°26 mm

The Almanac · Elne Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Elne runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Elne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°4°45 mm20 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February14°5°35 mm22 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
March17°7°38 mm21 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
April19°9°46 mm20 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
May22°13°40 mm20 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°17°24 mm19 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°19°13 mm18 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August29°19°25 mm17 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September26°16°51 mm18 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October21°13°77 mm18 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November16°8°55 mm20 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
December14°5°49 mm20 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Elne in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Elne in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. No month in Elne runs warmer: highs about 29°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Elne?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and June.

How long are the days in Elne in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Elne in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Elne in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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