London vs 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 London sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

London sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°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.

London reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 13°C (55°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 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

London receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 10 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 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.