Climate Insights for Dirac

Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
October
104mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dirac is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 928mm of precipitation falls per year. Dirac receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dirac 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

0° 5° 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: 14° Average: 10° Min: 5° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dirac 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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dirac is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 928mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 104mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 36mm. That's 68mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Dirac is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

86 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Dirac, which began on September 23, 2026. Dirac 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (86 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 249mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/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 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 6°
Feb 8°
Mar 10°
Apr 12°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 18°
Oct 14°
Nov 9°
Dec 7°

The best time to visit Dirac 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 62mm 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 Dirac 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
12 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Feb
4 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
74 mm
1 cm
Mar
5 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
18 °C
11 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
13 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
10 °C
12 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
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