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Port Leucate Climate by Month

Port Leucate has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, a climate which is typical of southern France, with moderately wet and mild winters coupled with summers averaging above 28°C during daytime with low rainfall.

Port Leucate, along with the French Mediterranean coastline, can be subject to intense thunderstorms and torrential rains at late summers and early autumns. The region can be flooded in such events.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Port Leucate is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Port Leucate receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 641 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives moderate rainfall, averaging 90 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 20 mm over 6 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Port Leucate. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Carcassonne, France (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Carcassonne, France (68 KM, 42 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Port Leucate 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:
  • When is summer in Port Leucate?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Port Leucate?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Port Leucate?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Port Leucate?
    October tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Port Leucate?
    July is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Port Leucate?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Port Leucate

    Fri   Nov 22
    13°C | 7°C
    NW 40 km/h
    1.4 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    16°C | 5°C
    SE 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    18°C | 7°C
    SE 40 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain