Clermont-Ferrand Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 25°C (77°F) in August, while winters cool to 7°C (45°F) in February.
Annual rain/snowfall is moderate at around 960 mm (38 in), with May being the wettest month. The sunniest month is July, with 8.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Clermont-Ferrand
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Clermont-Ferrand. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in August to -1°C (30°F) in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Clermont-Ferrand
Generally, Clermont-Ferrand has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 960 mm (38 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Clermont-Ferrand experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 101 mm (4 in) in May, the wettest month, and 61 mm (2.4 in) in March, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Clermont-Ferrand by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Clermont-Ferrand.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Clermont-Ferrand 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Clermont-Ferrand
During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Clermont-Ferrand enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (67°F) to 25°C (78°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in July to 101 mm (4 in) in May. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
