Climate Insights for Allanche

Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
June
136mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Allanche is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1078mm of precipitation falls per year. Allanche receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Allanche is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 132cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Feb Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Mar Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jul Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Sep Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0°
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Average
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Temperatures in Allanche vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 34mm Feb Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 22mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Allanche is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1078mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 136mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 66mm. That's 70mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 132cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Allanche is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Allanche, which began on September 23, 2026. Allanche is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 291mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 255mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 244mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 89cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

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Apr 7°
May 11°
Jun 16°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 13°
Oct 10°
Nov 5°
Dec 3°

The best time to visit Allanche is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Allanche based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C
4 °C
12 km/h
87 mm
34 cm
Feb
0 °C
7 °C
12 km/h
66 mm
22 cm
Mar
1 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
90 mm
22 cm
Apr
2 °C
12 °C
11 km/h
86 mm
6 cm
May
6 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
111 mm
2 cm
Jun
10 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
8 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
82 mm
3 cm
Nov
2 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
89 mm
10 cm
Dec
0 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
92 mm
32 cm
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