Late summer · Weather & things to do
Reims in August
Little changes in Reims from July: highs stay near 75°F (24°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (13°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (69 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – July and September).
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 69°F.
- Comfort holds steady from July (83 → 81/100).
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reims in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Café du Palais
Family-run brasserie since 1930 near the cathedral, with an Art Deco glass roof and champagne by the glass.
Pommery
Estate with Elizabethan-style buildings over 18 km of chalk galleries reached by a 116-step staircase.
Reims Cathedral
Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in August
- Paris in August~81 mi · highs 77°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in August~111 mi · highs 74°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in August~125 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bruges in August~139 mi · highs 72°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reims in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Reims?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 89 in May – July and September. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
How hot is Reims in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in August?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Reims in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.