Châteauneuf-du-Pape Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Châteauneuf-du-Pape can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Châteauneuf-du-Pape can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Châteauneuf-du-Pape experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 766 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 104 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 28 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Châteauneuf-du-Pape in France
During the months of April, May and October 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.
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