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Sedan Weather in August

Sedan in August

The short of it: Sedan in August averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 13° · rain 84 mm · daylight 14 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Sedan an average August high of 24°, a low of 13° and some 84 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 26 min in mid-August, 89 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Sedan runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Charleville-Mézières, 17 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Sedan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 10 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 26 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Charleville-MézièresGrand Est17 km WNW24°13°93 mm
NouzonvilleGrand Est19 km NW24°12°92 mm
BertrixWallonia28 km NE22°12°97 mm
RevinGrand Est34 km NW23°12°85 mm
VirtonWallonia45 km ESE24°13°70 mm
BeauraingWallonia45 km N23°12°86 mm
RethelGrand Est46 km WSW26°13°71 mm
Habay-la-VieilleWallonia49 km E22°12°77 mm

The Almanac · Sedan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Sedan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°81 mm14 km/h8 h 34 min✦
February7°0°71 mm13 km/h10 h 2 min✦
March11°2°58 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°5°51 mm12 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May19°8°66 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°64 mm10 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°74 mm10 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
August24°13°84 mm10 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°10°66 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°77 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November10°3°75 mm12 km/h8 h 59 min✦
December7°1°99 mm13 km/h8 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sedan in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sedan in August?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sedan?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Sedan in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Sedan in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sedan in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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