Nîmes Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Nîmes’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
Visitors to Nîmes can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a mild 12°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 3°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Nîmes 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 25 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. For more information, please visit our Nîmes 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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Nîmes Temperatures Compared World Wide
Nîmes’s average annual maximum temperature is 22°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°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 Nîmes’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Nîmes climate page.
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