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Carcassonne Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 3°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is summer in Carcassonne?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carcassonne?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carcassonne?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carcassonne?
    April tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carcassonne?
    July is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carcassonne?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Carcassonne

    Fri   Nov 22
    11°C | 2°C
    NW 25 km/h
    5.1 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    11°C | 1°C
    E 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    18°C | 7°C
    E 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain