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When is the best time to visit Montpellier?
In general the best time to visit Montpellier is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 18 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Montpellier in different months
This is the average weather in Montpellier for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 19 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +28°C.
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during September.
Climate in Montpellier
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Montpellier for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +23°C | +26°C | +29°C | +34°C | +43°C | +36°C | +37°C | +35°C | +31°C | +25°C | +21°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +12°C | +15°C | +17°C | +21°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +24°C | +20°C | +15°C | +12°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -10°C | -9°C | -6°C | 0°C | +5°C | +7°C | +13°C | +12°C | +8°C | +1°C | -3°C | -5°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 69 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 60 | 62 | 67 | 74 | 73 | 74 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 65 | 52 | 50 | 63 | 52 | 30 | 18 | 37 | 92 | 133 | 108 | 69 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Montpellier during the whole year:
The hottest month in Montpellier is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Montpellier looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Montpellier is December with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 60%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Montpellier during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 19 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 18 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 14 rainy days and 133 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Montpellier during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montpellier:
What is the hottest month in Montpellier?
The hottest month in Montpellier is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Montpellier?
The coldest month in Montpellier is January with minimum temperatures of +4°C.
Is Montpellier worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Montpellier in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +28°C and 18 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Montpellier?
if you're looking to visit Montpellier when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 18 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Montpellier
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montpellier, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.