Orléans Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Orléans can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
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 comfortable to chilly in Orléans. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Orléans has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 723 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Orléans enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 72 mm of precipitation, while in September, Orléans receives about 53 mm.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
Orléans can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 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 Orléans.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in October and higher in January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
5 m/s
The best time of year to visit Orléans 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 240 hours of sunshine.
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