Climate Insights for Brive-la-Gaillarde

The climate in Brive-la-Gaillarde is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1081mm of precipitation falls per year. Brive-la-Gaillarde receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 21°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Brive-la-Gaillarde is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1081mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 117mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 40mm. That's 77mm less than December, 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 6cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Brive-la-Gaillarde is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/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 4km/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 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Brive-la-Gaillarde, which began on September 23, 2026. Brive-la-Gaillarde 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 71mm 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brive-la-Gaillarde 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.