Climate Overview
The climate in Champagnole is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1991mm of precipitation falls per year. Champagnole receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Champagnole 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 -2°C. Champagnole experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Champagnole vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Champagnole is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1991mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 166mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 225mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 131mm. That's 94mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Champagnole receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 245cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Champagnole 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 January, 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, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.
Seasons
86 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Champagnole, which began on September 23, 2026. Champagnole 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (86 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from 1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 503mm across the season with a monthly average of 168mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 495mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 2 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 471mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -2 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 522mm across the season with a monthly average of 174mm. Expect around 160cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Champagnole 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.
