Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Bath | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F) | 24°C (75°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 13°C (55°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 9 days▲ | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 68 mm | 57 mm▲ | Paris |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 11h/day▲ | Paris |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in August. Paris offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Bath sees 10 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Bath sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Paris is also comfortable at 24°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in August. Paris receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Bath reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Paris averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Bath receives approximately 68 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Paris sees 57 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 13°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 24°C, lows of 15°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bath | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 11d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 13°C | 12d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 16°C | 12d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 18°C | 11d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 20°C | 12d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 20°C | 11d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 18°C | 10d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 14°C | 12d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 13d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 8°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
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