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Gif-sur-Yvette Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Gif-sur-Yvette can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gif-sur-Yvette. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°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

Generally, Gif-sur-Yvette has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Gif-sur-Yvette has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 73 mm, and the driest month, September, with 54 mm, is minimal.

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 Gif-sur-Yvette. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Paris, France (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Paris, France (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Gif-sur-Yvette

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | 4°C
SW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
11°C | 8°C
NE 3 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 3°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Gif-sur-Yvette in France

During the months of June, July, August 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 Gif-sur-Yvette?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gif-sur-Yvette?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gif-sur-Yvette?
    December tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gif-sur-Yvette?
    September is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gif-sur-Yvette?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.

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