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Caunes-Minervois Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Caunes-Minervois experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Caunes-Minervois is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. 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

Generally, Caunes-Minervois receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 898 mm annually. The seasons in Caunes-Minervois, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 94 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 43 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Caunes-Minervois Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Caunes-Minervois, 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

Data from: Carcassonne, France (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Carcassonne, France (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Caunes-Minervois

Sun   Dec 22
14°C | 7°C
NW 10 m/s
5.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | 5°C
NW 9 m/s
0.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | 4°C
W 6 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Caunes-Minervois 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 Caunes-Minervois?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Caunes-Minervois?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Caunes-Minervois?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Caunes-Minervois?
    November tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Caunes-Minervois?
    July is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Caunes-Minervois?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.

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