Climate Insights for Montpellier

The climate in Montpellier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 680 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 102 mm of rainfall. Montpellier 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 7°C.The climate in Montpellier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 26.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Montpellier 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 45°F.

Montpellier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Montpellier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 81°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 49°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Montpellier is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 680 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12 mm. That's 90 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Montpellier is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 3.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Montpellier is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/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 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Montpellier is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Montpellier is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 37 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Montpellier is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Montpellier 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Montpellier based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.