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Fay-sur-Lignon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Fay-sur-Lignon experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Fay-sur-Lignon is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Fay-sur-Lignon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1156 mm of rain/snowfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 125 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 68 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 13 snowy/rainy days.

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 Fay-sur-Lignon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Saint-Étienne, France (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Saint-Étienne, France (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Forecast for Fay-sur-Lignon

Tue   Dec 24
0°C | -3°C
N 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
2°C | -3°C
NW 7 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
4°C | -4°C
SE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Fay-sur-Lignon in France

During the months of June, July and August 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 Fay-sur-Lignon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fay-sur-Lignon?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fay-sur-Lignon?
    October tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fay-sur-Lignon?
    February is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fay-sur-Lignon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 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.