Climate Insights for Arbent

Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
December
187mm rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arbent is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1654mm of precipitation falls per year. Arbent receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arbent is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 117cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Feb Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Mar Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 2° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Sep Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0°
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Average
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Temperatures in Arbent vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 187mm Snow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow

Arbent is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1654mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 187mm of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 97mm. That's 90mm less than December, 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 117cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

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: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Arbent is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Arbent, which began on March 20, 2026. Arbent 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 July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 347mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 416mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 468mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Expect around 81cm 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

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 10°
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 15°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Arbent is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 97mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°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 Arbent 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
-1 °C
5 °C
12 km/h
170 mm
36 cm
Feb
1 °C
8 °C
13 km/h
112 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
137 mm
16 cm
Apr
5 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
110 mm
4 cm
May
9 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
175 mm
1 cm
Jun
13 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
133 mm
2 cm
Nov
3 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
153 mm
14 cm
Dec
0 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
187 mm
26 cm
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