Town in Occitania, France
Carcassonne weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Carcassonne
Spring and autumn are mild with smaller crowds. July–August is hot and packed; the citadel is busiest on 14 July with fireworks. Winter is quiet and some places close.
Carcassonne weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan10°63 mm
- Feb11°49 mm
- Mar15°58 mm
- Apr18°68 mm
- May22°61 mm
- Jun28°39 mm
- Jul31°32 mm
- Aug30°36 mm
- Sep26°45 mm
- Oct21°68 mm
- Nov15°70 mm
- Dec11°53 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C51°F | 3°C38°F | 63 mm | 85% | Cold |
| February | 11°C52°F | 3°C37°F | 49 mm | 82% | Cool |
| March | 15°C59°F | 5°C42°F | 58 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 8°C47°F | 68 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 22°C72°F | 12°C53°F | 61 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 28°C82°F | 16°C60°F | 39 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| July | 31°C87°F | 18°C64°F | 32 mm | 61% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C87°F | 18°C64°F | 36 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C78°F | 14°C58°F | 45 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C70°F | 11°C52°F | 68 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C58°F | 6°C44°F | 70 mm | 84% | Cool |
| December | 11°C52°F | 4°C39°F | 53 mm | 85% | Cool |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Carcassonne?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Spring and autumn are mild with smaller crowds. July–August is hot and packed; the citadel is busiest on 14 July with fireworks. Winter is quiet and some places close.
When is the rainy season in Carcassonne?
Rain peaks in November with about 70 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Carcassonne?
July, with average highs of 31°C (87°F).
How cold does Carcassonne get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 3°C (37°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Carcassonne Tourism
- Carcassonne Airport
- Centre Hospitalier de Carcassonne
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.