Montpellier Climate by Month
Montpellier experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to mild weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Montpellier is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a moderate 12°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Montpellier receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 903 mm annually. The climate in Montpellier shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in October, with an average of 145 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Montpellier serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Montpellier.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Montpellier in France
During the months of May, September and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.
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