Drôme Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across the Drôme, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Drôme

In France you have several regions, one of which is called the Drôme. The most popular city in this region is Valence, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in the Drôme. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Drôme, during the months of May, June and September you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F).

Note that the warmest month in the Drôme is normally July, with the temperature reaching 29°C (84°F), while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 8°C (46°F).

The coldest months generally fall in January, February and December.

Precipitation in the Drôme shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in November (114 mm (4.5 in)), while August tends to be drier (59 mm (2.3 in)).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Popular cities by month

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Valence Montélimar Bourg-lès-Valence Pierrelatte Bourg-de-Péage
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Climate map of the Drôme

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Valence 8°C (46°F) 29°C (84°F) 1°C (34°F) 16°C (61°F) 949 mm (37 in) 2,399 hours
Montélimar 10°C (50°F) 31°C (88°F) 2°C (36°F) 18°C (64°F) 927 mm (36 in) 2,399 hours
Bourg-lès-Valence 8°C (46°F) 29°C (84°F) 1°C (34°F) 16°C (61°F) 949 mm (37 in) 2,399 hours
Pierrelatte 11°C (52°F) 31°C (88°F) 3°C (37°F) 19°C (66°F) 903 mm (36 in) 2,399 hours
Bourg-de-Péage 8°C (46°F) 29°C (84°F) 1°C (34°F) 16°C (61°F) 974 mm (38 in) 2,076 hours

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