When to go · French Gulch
French Gulch in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
- OctoberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
- NovemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
Weather in August
- French GulchHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in French Gulch, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Sep: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Sep: 5
Crowds
Aug: High
Sep: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Sep: 1
August: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
September: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
French Gulch: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen