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Descartes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Descartes can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Descartes has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 779 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Descartes enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 77 mm of precipitation, while in July, Descartes receives about 50 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tours, France (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tours, France (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Descartes

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | 5°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
12°C | 8°C
NE 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 3°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Descartes in France

During the months of May, June and September 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 Descartes?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Descartes?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Descartes?
    December tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Descartes?
    July is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Descartes?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 241 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.