Tarascon-sur-Ariège Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées, France is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 6°C (43°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Tarascon-sur-Ariège compares to cities worldwide.
Tarascon-sur-Ariège Monthly Temperatures
In Tarascon-sur-Ariège, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 12°C (54°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarascon-sur-Ariège by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 261 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Tarascon-sur-Ariège 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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Tarascon-sur-Ariège vs World: Temperature Compared
Tarascon-sur-Ariège's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°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.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Tarascon-sur-Ariège?
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 Tarascon-sur-Ariège, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and humidity around 79% — considered 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.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Tarascon-sur-Ariège's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Tarascon-sur-Ariège climate page.
