Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Paris | Brussels | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 24°C (75°F)▲ | 22°C (72°F) | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 12 days | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 57 mm▲ | 71 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 | 16 km/h▲ | 18 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.
Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Brussels is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in August.
Paris reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Brussels averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.
Paris receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Brussels sees 71 mm over 12 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 24°C, lows of 15°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 12 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 | Paris | Brussels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 6°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 7°C | 11d |
| Mar | 12°C | 11d | 11°C | 12d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 10d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jul | 24°C | 10d | 23°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 9d | 22°C | 12d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 19°C | 11d |
| Oct | 16°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 11°C | 11d | 10°C | 12d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 13d |
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