Descartes Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Descartes. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Descartes has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 779 mm (31 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Descartes enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 77 mm (3 in) of precipitation, while in July, Descartes receives about 50 mm (2 in). For more details, please visit our Descartes Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Descartes can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. 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