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Vitrolles Weather in August

Vitrolles in August

The short of it: Vitrolles in August averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 25 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vitrolles an average August high of 30°, a low of 19° and some 25 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-August, 69 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 March.

Against its neighbours, Vitrolles runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Marignane, 5 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Vitrolles, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarignaneProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur5 km SSW30°19°24 mm
Les Pennes-MirabeauProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur7 km SE30°18°23 mm
Marseille 15Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur13 km SE30°19°20 mm
Marseille 16Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur13 km SSE30°19°20 mm
Marseille 14Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur17 km SE30°18°21 mm
MartiguesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur17 km WSW29°19°25 mm
GardanneProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur18 km E29°17°24 mm
Aix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur18 km ENE31°18°26 mm

The Almanac · Vitrolles Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Vitrolles by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°3°46 mm17 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦
February13°3°36 mm18 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
March17°6°36 mm19 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°9°57 mm19 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
May24°13°49 mm18 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°31 mm18 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°19°17 mm18 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August30°19°25 mm17 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September26°15°70 mm17 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October21°12°85 mm17 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November16°8°78 mm18 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
December12°4°54 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vitrolles in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vitrolles in August?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vitrolles?

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

How long are the days in Vitrolles in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Vitrolles in August?

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

What should I pack for Vitrolles in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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