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Reims Weather in August

Reims in August

The short of it: Reims in August averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 13° · rain 58 mm · daylight 14 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Reims an average August high of 26°, a low of 13° and some 58 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 23 min in mid-August, 87 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Reims runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Bétheny, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Reims, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 23 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BéthenyGrand Est3 km NE26°13°59 mm
Saint-Brice-CourcellesGrand Est3 km W26°13°57 mm
TinqueuxGrand Est4 km WSW26°13°57 mm
CormontreuilGrand Est6 km SSE26°13°60 mm
Witry-lès-ReimsGrand Est7 km ENE26°13°61 mm
AyGrand Est23 km S25°13°64 mm
FismesGrand Est25 km W25°13°61 mm
ÉpernayGrand Est26 km SSW26°13°64 mm

The Almanac · Reims Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Reims by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°44 mm16 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦✦
February8°1°42 mm16 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
March13°3°46 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April17°5°40 mm14 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°8°56 mm13 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°50 mm12 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°56 mm12 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August26°13°58 mm12 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September22°10°46 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°54 mm14 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November11°4°51 mm14 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦✦
December7°2°63 mm16 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Reims in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Reims in August?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Reims?

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

How long are the days in Reims in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 12 min in December to 16 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Reims in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Reims in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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