Giverny Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Giverny, Upper Normandy, France is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 8°C (46°F) in February to 25°C (77°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Giverny compares to cities worldwide.
Giverny Monthly Temperatures
In Giverny, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging 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 Giverny by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. August, the city's warmest month, averages 195 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Giverny 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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Giverny vs World: Temperature Compared
Giverny'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:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
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 Giverny?
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 Giverny, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 9°C (48°F) and humidity around 86% — considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Giverny's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Giverny climate page.
