Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Fontaine-de-Vaucluse’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 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a cold 11°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 2°C.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 23 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. For more information, please visit our Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Precipitation page.

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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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Temperatures Compared World Wide

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.

In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.

Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.

Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°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.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Fontaine-de-Vaucluse’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Fontaine-de-Vaucluse climate page.