In general the best time to visit Perpignan is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in August and it has 12 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Perpignan in different months
This is the average weather in Perpignan for each month based on historic data:
In July the weather is great. There are an average of 15 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +29°C.
February, March, April, May, June, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during August.
In January, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 44 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 78 mm in October.
Climate in Perpignan
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Perpignan for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+22°C
+25°C
+27°C
+32°C
+34°C
+42°C
+39°C
+41°C
+35°C
+32°C
+26°C
+21°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+12°C
+13°C
+16°C
+18°C
+22°C
+26°C
+29°C
+29°C
+25°C
+21°C
+16°C
+13°C
Minimum Temperature
-9°C
-5°C
-5°C
+1°C
+4°C
+9°C
+13°C
+11°C
+9°C
+2°C
-2°C
-4°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
76
73
70
69
69
64
61
64
68
76
77
77
Rain, mm
55
42
46
62
46
28
19
31
49
78
70
42
Snow, mm
5
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Average wind speed, m/s
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
Sunny Days
8
8
9
8
7
10
15
12
11
7
7
8
Cloud Days
12
10
11
9
11
10
8
9
9
11
11
13
Rainy Days
10
9
11
13
12
9
6
8
9
12
12
10
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 Perpignan during the whole year:
The hottest month in Perpignan is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Perpignan looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Perpignan is December with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 61%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Perpignan during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 19 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 12 rainy days and 78 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Perpignan 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 Perpignan:
What is the hottest month in Perpignan?
The hottest month in Perpignan is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Perpignan?
The coldest month in Perpignan is January with minimum temperatures of +5°C.
Is Perpignan worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Perpignan could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Perpignan?
if you're looking to visit Perpignan when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 19 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Perpignan, 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.