Le Bar-sur-Loup Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Le Bar-sur-Loup, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is 18°C (64°F), with daytime highs ranging from 11°C (52°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Le Bar-sur-Loup compares to cities worldwide.
Le Bar-sur-Loup Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Le Bar-sur-Loup can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 18°C (64°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Le Bar-sur-Loup by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 297 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Le Bar-sur-Loup 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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Le Bar-sur-Loup vs World: Temperature Compared
Le Bar-sur-Loup's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
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 Le Bar-sur-Loup?
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 Le Bar-sur-Loup, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 11°C (52°F) and humidity around 73% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 76% 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 Le Bar-sur-Loup's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Le Bar-sur-Loup climate page.
