La Ciotat Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore La Ciotat’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
In La Ciotat, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and mild in winter. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C during cooler months like February. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 7°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in La Ciotat 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:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 15 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. For more information, please visit our La Ciotat 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.
very warm
warm
pleasant
moderate
cold
very cold
La Ciotat Temperatures Compared World Wide
La Ciotat’s average annual maximum temperature is 19°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°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 La Ciotat’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our La Ciotat climate page.
Current temperature in La Ciotat
13 m/s
broken clouds and no rain
14 m/s
almost clear and no rain
10 m/s
almost clear and no rain
