Angoulême Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Angoulême is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Angoulême, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Angoulême receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 891 mm. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 rainy days. In contrast, July experiences a drier climate, with about 53 mm of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Angoulême. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Angoulême in France
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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