Montpellier Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Montpellier is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a moderate 12°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Montpellier 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Montpellier.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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.
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.
