Poitiers Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Poitiers can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Poitiers can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Poitiers experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 773 mm yearly. Year-round, Poitiers has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 75 mm, and the driest month, July, with 48 mm, is minimal.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 Poitiers. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 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
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The best time of year to visit Poitiers 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 75 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 269 hours of sunshine.
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