When is the best time to go to Nîmes

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nîmes, 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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Nîmes weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nîmes 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

Nîmes January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 66mm 5.2hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Nîmes during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Nîmes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nîmes with around 66mm 2.6 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nîmes February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 66mm 5.7hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Nîmes 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 (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nîmes with around 66mm 2.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Nîmes March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 59mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Nîmes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nîmes with around 59mm 2.3 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Nîmes April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 55mm 8.1hrs 14.4hrs

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

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 Nîmes.

April is in the spring in Nîmes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nîmes with around 55mm 2.2 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Nîmes May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 55mm 9.2hrs 15.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Nîmes 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 Nîmes.

May is in the spring in Nîmes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nîmes with around 55mm 2.1 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Nîmes June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 39mm 11hrs 10.4hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Nîmes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nîmes with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Nîmes July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 23mm 12.2hrs 11.5hrs

July in Nîmes is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Nîmes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nîmes with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nîmes weather in July »

August

Nîmes August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 48mm 10.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Nîmes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nîmes with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Nîmes September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 70mm 8.5hrs 14.4hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Nîmes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nîmes with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Nîmes October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 123mm 6.6hrs 15.8hrs

October is a wet month in Nîmes and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Nîmes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nîmes with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Nîmes November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 68mm 5.3hrs 10.4hrs

November in Nîmes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Nîmes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nîmes with around 68mm 2.7 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Nîmes December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 65mm 4.8hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Nîmes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nîmes with around 65mm 2.6 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Nîmes weather stats

Nîmes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: July 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January 10.2°C 50.4°F
Wettest month: October 123mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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