Climate Insights for Chalais

Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
October
91mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chalais is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 854mm of precipitation falls per year. Chalais receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chalais 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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Feb Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jul Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Nov Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Dec Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Chalais vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 79mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm May Precipitation: 84mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Jul Precipitation: 37mm Aug Precipitation: 41mm Sep Precipitation: 57mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Nov Precipitation: 83mm Dec Precipitation: 81mm
Precipitation

Chalais is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 854mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 91mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 37mm. That's 54mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Chalais 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 18km/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 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 16km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chalais, which began on March 20, 2026. Chalais 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 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 230mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 10°
Apr 13°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 18°
Oct 15°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit Chalais is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chalais 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Feb
4 °C
12 °C
17 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
15 °C
18 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
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