City in Occitania, France
Montpellier weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Montpellier
Spring and early autumn are warm and sunny. July–August is hot and crowded at the beaches; heavy autumn rain (Cévenol storms) is possible.
Montpellier weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan11°52 mm
- Feb11°39 mm
- Mar15°48 mm
- Apr18°59 mm
- May22°49 mm
- Jun27°30 mm
- Jul30°20 mm
- Aug29°25 mm
- Sep25°51 mm
- Oct20°82 mm
- Nov15°73 mm
- Dec11°46 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C51°F | 4°C39°F | 52 mm | 82% | Cold |
| February | 11°C53°F | 4°C39°F | 39 mm | 78% | Cool |
| March | 15°C58°F | 6°C44°F | 48 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 18°C64°F | 9°C49°F | 59 mm | 73% | Cool |
| May | 22°C71°F | 13°C55°F | 49 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C80°F | 17°C63°F | 30 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| July | 30°C86°F | 20°C67°F | 20 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| August | 29°C85°F | 19°C67°F | 25 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 16°C60°F | 51 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C69°F | 13°C55°F | 82 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C59°F | 8°C47°F | 73 mm | 80% | Cool |
| December | 11°C52°F | 5°C41°F | 46 mm | 82% | 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 Montpellier?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Spring and early autumn are warm and sunny. July–August is hot and crowded at the beaches; heavy autumn rain (Cévenol storms) is possible.
When is the rainy season in Montpellier?
Rain peaks in October with about 82 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Montpellier?
July, with average highs of 30°C (86°F).
How cold does Montpellier get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 4°C (39°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- TaM (Montpellier transit)
- Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
- CHU de Montpellier
- Montpellier Tourist Office
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. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.