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Vif Weather in August

Vif in August

The short of it: Vif in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 58 mm · daylight 14 h 4 min

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

August in Vif brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 4 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Vif runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Le Pont-de-Claix, 8 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Vif, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 4 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Le Pont-de-ClaixAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes8 km NNE29°15°58 mm
ÉchirollesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes10 km NNE29°15°58 mm
EybensAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes12 km NNE28°15°61 mm
Seyssinet-ParisetAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes13 km N29°16°58 mm
GrenobleAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes14 km NNE29°16°58 mm
FontaineAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes15 km N29°16°58 mm
Saint-Martin-d'HèresAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes15 km NNE29°16°58 mm
SassenageAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes17 km N27°15°60 mm

The Almanac · Vif Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Vif by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°62 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
February10°0°53 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦
March15°3°65 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April18°7°71 mm11 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
May22°10°85 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June26°14°70 mm10 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
July29°15°53 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August28°15°58 mm9 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
September23°12°91 mm9 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October18°8°98 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
November12°4°101 mm10 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
December8°1°72 mm10 km/h8 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vif in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vif in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vif?

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

How long are the days in Vif in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 4 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 47 min in December to 15 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Vif in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vif in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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