Nîmes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Nîmes can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Nîmes. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Nîmes has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 807 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives high rainfall, averaging 115 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 25 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nîmes 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Nîmes. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nîmes.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 72%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. 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 Nîmes in France
During the months of April, May 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.
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