Climate Insights for Polminhac

Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
December
129mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Polminhac is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1238mm of precipitation falls per year. Polminhac receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Polminhac 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 -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Feb Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Polminhac vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 -1°C and the daily average is 2°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: 123mm Snow: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow

Polminhac is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1238mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 129mm of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 66mm. That's 64mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.

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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Polminhac 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 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

82 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Polminhac, which began on March 20, 2026. Polminhac 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 -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 82 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 344mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Expect around 72cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 16°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 14°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Polminhac is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°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 Polminhac 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
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C
5 °C
17 km/h
123 mm
29 cm
Feb
0 °C
7 °C
17 km/h
92 mm
19 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
10 °C
18 km/h
115 mm
17 cm
Apr
3 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
94 mm
3 cm
May
6 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
118 mm
1 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
98 mm
2 cm
Nov
2 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
117 mm
7 cm
Dec
1 °C
7 °C
15 km/h
129 mm
24 cm
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