When is the best time to go to Carcassonne

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Carcassonne, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Carcassonne weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Carcassonne are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Carcassonne January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 63mm 4.2hrs 10.5hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Carcassonne during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Carcassonne and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Carcassonne February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 65mm 5hrs 11.5hrs

February in Carcassonne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Carcassonne and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Carcassonne March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 64mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Carcassonne is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Carcassonne and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in March »

April

Carcassonne April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 67mm 6.6hrs 14.3hrs

Carcassonne's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Carcassonne and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in April »

May

Carcassonne May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 68mm 7.5hrs 15.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Carcassonne and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carcassonne.

May is in the spring in Carcassonne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in May »

June

Carcassonne June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 51mm 8.7hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Carcassonne during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carcassonne.

June is in the summer in Carcassonne and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in June »

July

Carcassonne July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 29mm 10.1hrs 11.5hrs

July in Carcassonne is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carcassonne, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Carcassonne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in July »

August

Carcassonne August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 46mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Carcassonne is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Carcassonne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Carcassonne and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in August »

September

Carcassonne September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 58mm 7.4hrs 14.3hrs

Carcassonne's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Carcassonne, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Carcassonne and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in September »

October

Carcassonne October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 81mm 6hrs 15.7hrs

October is a a little damp month in Carcassonne and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Carcassonne and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in October »

November

Carcassonne November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 61mm 4.6hrs 10.5hrs

The weather in November in Carcassonne is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Carcassonne and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in November »

December

Carcassonne December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 76mm 3.9hrs 11.5hrs

December in Carcassonne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carcassonne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Carcassonne and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Carcassonne with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Carcassonne weather in December »

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Carcassonne weather stats

Carcassonne weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: July 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 10.2°C 50.4°F
Wettest month: October 81mm 3.2ins
Warmest sea: August 22.4°C 72.3°F
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