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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

Data from: Avignon, France (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Avignon, France (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Forecast for Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Sun   Dec 22
13°C | 0°C
NW 7 m/s
2.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | 3°C
N 11 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 3°C
N 12 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
    November tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
    July is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.