Forcalquier Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Forcalquier experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It receives a moderate amount of 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 Forcalquier is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 9°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Forcalquier receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 873 mm annually. The seasons in Forcalquier, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 119 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 36 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Forcalquier Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Forcalquier, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Forcalquier 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 368 hours of sunshine.
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