# Climate Insights for Gentilly

*Source: [Airpult](https://airpult.com/climate/fr/gentilly/0092439482): Val-de-Marne, Île-de-France, France*

The climate in Gentilly is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 781mm of precipitation falls per year. Gentilly receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gentilly 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

## Key insights

- **Hottest month:** July (peak 26°C)
- **Coldest month:** January (low 2°C)
- **Wettest month:** October (81 mm)
- **Best time to visit:** June, July, August

## Monthly climate data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gentilly 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.

| Month | Avg low (°C) | Avg high (°C) | Mean (°C) | Precip (mm) | Wind (km/h) | Snow (cm) |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Jan | 2 | 7 | 5 | 73 | 14 | 4 |
| Feb | 3 | 9 | 6 | 54 | 15 | 3 |
| Mar | 4 | 12 | 8 | 72 | 14 | 1 |
| Apr | 6 | 16 | 11 | 53 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 9 | 19 | 15 | 74 | 12 | 0 |
| Jun | 13 | 24 | 19 | 73 | 11 | 0 |
| Jul | 15 | 26 | 20 | 53 | 11 | 0 |
| Aug | 15 | 26 | 20 | 52 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep (current) | 12 | 22 | 17 | 57 | 11 | 0 |
| Oct | 9 | 17 | 13 | 81 | 13 | 0 |
| Nov | 5 | 11 | 8 | 64 | 14 | 1 |
| Dec | 4 | 8 | 6 | 76 | 15 | 1 |

## Temperature

Temperatures in Gentilly vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

## Precipitation

Gentilly is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 781mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 81mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 52mm. That's 29mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

## Wind

Gentilly is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

## Seasons

Currently it is **summer** (astronomical) / **fall** (meteorological) in Gentilly.
Autumn begins September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

| Season | Begins |
| --- | --- |
| Spring | March 20 |
| Summer | June 21 |
| Autumn | September 23 |
| Winter | December 21 |

It is currently summer in Gentilly, which began on June 21, 2026. Gentilly 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

### Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 198mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

### Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 178mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

### Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

### Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

## Best time to visit

Recommended months: June, July, August, September.

The best time to visit Gentilly is during 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 59mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.