Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
59°Ftypical Aug high
Val Thorens
France · Europe
Val Thorens is most comfortable in spring. Summers are cool and winters are cold. Precipitation is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
8°F to 59°F
Rain
14 days/mo
Sunshine
9.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 54° and nights feel near 37°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
46%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 58°F, easing to about 54°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain17%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday57°F
Rain31%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon58°F
Rain42%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening54°F
Rain30%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
2 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026
Data & methodology