Climate Insights for Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

The climate in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 848mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 87mm of rainfall. Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 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 3°C.

Temperatures in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°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.

Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 848mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 87mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28mm. That's 60mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, which began on March 20, 2026. Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 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 58mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°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 Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 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. 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.