Châteauneuf-du-Rhône Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, Rhône-Alps, France, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 31°C (88°F) in July to 10°C (50°F) in January.

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 936 mm (37 in) per year. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 10.8 hours of daily sunshine.

Monthly Temperature in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

In Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C (50°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

On average, Châteauneuf-du-Rhône receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 936 mm (37 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Châteauneuf-du-Rhône Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Montélimar, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Montélimar, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Humidity in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Montélimar, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Châteauneuf-du-Rhône

The best time to visit Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 28°C (82°F). With rainfall of 49 mm (1.9 in) to 125 mm (4.9 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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