Chartres Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Chartres, Centre, France is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 8°C (46°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chartres compares to cities worldwide.
Chartres Monthly Temperatures
In Chartres, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 14°C (57°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chartres by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 218 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Chartres vs France
The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chartres vs World: Temperature Compared
Chartres's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chartres?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Chartres, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 9°C (48°F) and humidity around 83% — considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 75% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Chartres's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chartres climate page.
