Climate Insights for Arthès

The climate in Arthès is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 866mm of precipitation falls per year. Arthès receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arthès 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. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in Arthès vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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.

Arthès is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 866mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 90mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 36mm. That's 54mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Arthès is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h 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 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Arthès, which began on March 20, 2026. Arthès 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Arthès is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arthès 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.