Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Brussels | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 24°C (75°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 9 days▲ | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 71 mm | 57 mm▲ | Paris |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 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 Brussels sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Brussels sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Paris is also comfortable at 24°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in August.
Brussels reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Brussels receives approximately 71 mm of rainfall across 12 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 3 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 12 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 | Brussels | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 11°C | 12d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 18°C | 12d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 23°C | 12d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 22°C | 12d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 19°C | 11d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 12d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 7°C | 13d | 7°C | 12d |
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