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Barcelonnette Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Barcelonnette experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Barcelonnette is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Barcelonnette has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1094 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Barcelonnette offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between November (127 mm) and August (60 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Barcelonnette

Sun   Dec 22
5°C | -5°C
W 4 m/s
15 mm
overcast and heavy sleet

overcast and heavy sleet

hourly forecast
Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -10°C
NW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -12°C
NE 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Barcelonnette in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Barcelonnette?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Barcelonnette?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Barcelonnette?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Barcelonnette?
    November tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Barcelonnette?
    August is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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