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Rennes in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Rennes in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Rennes in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Rennes in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 42 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Rennes;

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rennes has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Rennes in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rennes for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +73°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +72°F.

Is Rennes warm or cold in August?

Rennes is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +55°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Rennes, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rennes in August

Rennes weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+73°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+43°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+100°F+93°F
Rainfall
49 mm42 mm45 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%74%77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
777
Cloudy days
888
Rainy days
141413
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +73°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 42 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Rennes in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rennes is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rennes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Rennes?

This is the weather in Rennes in August 2023:
1 August
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+67°F
2 August
☁️
+67°F
3 August
🌧️
+65°F
4 August
☁️
+68°F
5 August
☁️
+69°F
6 August
☀️
+67°F
7 August
☀️
+71°F
8 August
☀️
+73°F
9 August
☀️
+78°F
10 August
☀️
+84°F
11 August
☁️
+69°F
12 August
☁️
+73°F
13 August
☀️
+74°F
14 August
☀️
+72°F
15 August
☁️
+70°F
16 August
☀️
+76°F
17 August
☀️
+83°F
18 August
☀️
+82°F
19 August
☀️
+77°F
20 August
☀️
+78°F
21 August
☀️
+81°F
22 August
☀️
+78°F
23 August
☀️
+85°F
24 August
☀️
+83°F
25 August
☀️
+69°F
26 August
☀️
+69°F
27 August
☀️
+68°F
28 August
☁️
+69°F
29 August
☁️
+67°F
30 August
☁️
+68°F
31 August
☁️
+72°F
In August 2023 Rennes had 19 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rennes climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rennes in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+57°F) and the highest in 2022 (+64°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 390 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 878 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rennes in August:

Is August a good time to visit Rennes?

August is a really good time to go to Rennes. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rennes.

Can you sunbathe in Rennes in August?

August is warm in Rennes. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Rennes rainy in August?

Rennes is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Rennes in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rennes in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Rennes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rennes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.