Tarascon Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tarascon’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 Tarascon will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 4°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarascon 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 4 days. For more information, please visit our Tarascon 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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Tarascon Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tarascon’s average annual maximum temperature is 22°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, New York City, USA, experiences a more pronounced seasonal variation with an average annual temperature of 17°C.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
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 Tarascon’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tarascon climate page.
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