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Villars-les-Dombes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Villars-les-Dombes can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Villars-les-Dombes. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Villars-les-Dombes has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1114 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Villars-les-Dombes enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In November, you can expect around 117 mm of precipitation, while in March, Villars-les-Dombes receives about 77 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Villars-les-Dombes can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Lyon, France (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Lyon, France (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Villars-les-Dombes

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | 1°C
N 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
6°C | -1°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
5°C | -3°C
N 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Villars-les-Dombes 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Villars-les-Dombes?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Villars-les-Dombes?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Villars-les-Dombes?
    November tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Villars-les-Dombes?
    March is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Villars-les-Dombes?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.