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Valence Weather in August

Valence in August

The short of it: Valence in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 52 mm · daylight 14 h 3 min

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

August in Valence brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 16°, with about 52 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 3 min in mid-August, 73 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and February.

Against its neighbours, Valence runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Bourg-lès-Valence, 3 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Valence, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 3 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bourg-lès-ValenceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes3 km NNW30°16°52 mm
Guilherand-GrangesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes3 km WNW29°16°52 mm
Portes-lès-ValenceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes6 km SSW29°16°52 mm
Bourg-de-PéageAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes16 km NE29°16°53 mm
Tournon-sur-RhôneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes17 km NNW29°16°54 mm
Livron-sur-DrômeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes17 km SSW30°16°52 mm
Romans-sur-IsèreAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes18 km NE30°16°53 mm
CrestAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes24 km SSE30°16°52 mm

The Almanac · Valence 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 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Valence by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°1°59 mm12 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
February10°2°44 mm12 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
March15°5°50 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April19°7°74 mm13 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
May23°11°77 mm12 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
June27°15°58 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July30°17°52 mm11 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
August30°16°52 mm11 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September25°13°102 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October19°10°113 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
November13°5°100 mm11 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
December9°2°59 mm12 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Valence in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valence in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Valence?

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

How long are the days in Valence in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 3 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 48 min in December to 15 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Valence in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Valence in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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