Salses-le-Chateau Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Salses-le-Chateau. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C (55°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in July to around 4°C (39°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Salses-le-Chateau has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 667 mm (26 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 25 mm (1 in) over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Salses-le-Chateau Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Salses-le-Chateau. 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Salses-le-Chateau.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year