Paris in August in quite hot, with temperatures reaching 27°C at day time, most Parisians prefer the Cote d’Azur to the city, and those who are left, spend most of the time on the beaches along the embankment of the Seine river. The weather can be quite unpredictable this month and there is a high chance of a heavy rain.
One of the most interesting events that take place in Paris in August is the Grandes Fetes de Nuit de Versailles, which is a costume ball, a ceremony that dates back to Louis XIV. Apart from that, the best way to spend the day is take a river cruise, enjoy the succulent seafood on the fresh air in one of the brasseries, or watch a movie while sitting on the lawn in the Park La Villette.