Best Beaches in Western Europe in August

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PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN WESTERN EUROPE

These are the best beaches in Western Europe in August, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Western Europe in August

  • 29°C (85°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    10.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    1.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.4hrs making the days very long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 1.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Corsica. Sea temperatures are a warm 25°C (77°F). August is a good month for swimming in Corsica with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    24°C (74°F) Sea
    10.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.7 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Monte Carlo. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Monte Carlo with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    10.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.7 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Cote d'Azur. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Cote d'Azur with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 28°C (83°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    10.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.9 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (83°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Saint Raphael. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Saint Raphael with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    10.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Saint Tropez. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Saint Tropez with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 24°C (76°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    8.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (76°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.7hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Biarritz. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Biarritz with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 26°C (78°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Arcachon Bay. Sea temperatures are a warm 25°C (77°F). August is a good month for swimming in Arcachon Bay with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 23°C (74°F) Air
    25°C (76°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Pays de la Loire. Sea temperatures are a warm 25°C (76°F). August is a good month for swimming in Pays de la Loire with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    24°C (74°F) Sea
    6.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Brittany. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Brittany with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Normandy. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Normandy with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.2 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (66°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.2 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Guernsey. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Guernsey with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Jersey. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Jersey for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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