Carcassonne Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
With distinct seasonal variations, the summer climate in Carcassonne is hot, with temperatures in July and August regularly exceeding 30°C. Winters in Carcassonne tend to be fairly mild, with only average levels of rainfall and plenty of sunny weather, the evenings and nights can feel chilly at this time of the year. The average annual daytime temperatures in Carcassonne are around 20°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Carcassonne, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a chilly 10°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Carcassonne receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 846 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 87 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 42 mm of rainfall.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
In Carcassonne, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Carcassonne.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Carcassonne 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 January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
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