Perpignan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Perpignan is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Perpignan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a moderate 13°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Perpignan receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 696 mm. The seasons in Perpignan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 27 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Perpignan 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
In Perpignan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per average day. 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 Perpignan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. 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 Perpignan in France
During the months of 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
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