Climate Insights for Reims

Quartier Centre Ville, Marne, Champagne crayeuse, France (land mass)

Hottest
August
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
October
88 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Reims is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 842 mm of precipitation falls per year. Reims receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Reims 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Reims is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 33.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Reims receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Reims 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°AprMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°F
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Temperatures in Reims vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, 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 4°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.Temperatures in Reims vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 1in
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Reims is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 842 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 52 mm. That's 36 mm 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 December, totalling around 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Reims is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2 in. That's 1.4 in 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 December, totalling around 5in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Reims 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 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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, 12km/h in autumn.Reims is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb6°42°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr11°51°F
May14°58°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec5°41°F

The best time to visit Reims 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 66 mm 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.The best time to visit Reims is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. 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 Reims 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Reims 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
14 km/h9 mph
84 mm3.3 in
6 cm3 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
62 mm2.4 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
69 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
12 km/h8 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
25 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
16 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
88 mm3.5 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
10 °C50 °F
13 km/h8 mph
68 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
14 km/h9 mph
83 mm3.3 in
2 cm1 in