Cauterets Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Cauterets’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in France.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Cauterets experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like February. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around -2°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cauterets by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 129 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days.
Annual Temperatures in France Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Cauterets Temperatures Compared World Wide
Cauterets’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Effects of Temperature on Weather and Climate
Temperature variations influence precipitation patterns in Amsterdam:
Rainfall: Warm air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rain during warmer months. However, precipitation is generally moderate year-round.
Snow: Occasional snowfall occurs in winter, though it rarely lasts very long.
For more detailed information about Cauterets’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Cauterets climate page.
Current temperature in Cauterets
