Weather in August
August in
Fontvieille records the highest sea temperature, reaching 23.7°C (74.7°F) and thereby becoming the warmest month of the year. Nevertheless, it also marks the gradual end of the summer season. Keeping pace with
July, August too, comes with long sunny days, however, toward its end nightly temperatures slightly drop. Rarely, heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms occur bringing sudden downpours to the city.
Sea temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Note: If cold is not your friend, swimming at 23.7°C (74.7°F) might be daunting. But the right mix of sunshine, wind, and external temperature can make a difference. Although wetsuits are not essential, they can enhance the swimming experience.
Daylight
In Fontvieille, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 20:53. On the last day of August, in Fontvieille, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 20:07 CEST.