Climate Insights for Tarare

Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
May
105mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tarare is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 917mm of precipitation falls per year. Tarare receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tarare 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 1° Feb Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 2° Mar Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Dec Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tarare vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°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 6°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: 75mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tarare is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 917mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 105mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 49mm. That's 55mm less than May, 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 32cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Tarare is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Tarare, which began on June 21, 2026. Tarare 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 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 191mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 255mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 11°
May 15°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Tarare is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm 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 Tarare 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
6 °C
10 km/h
75 mm
11 cm
Feb
2 °C
10 °C
10 km/h
49 mm
4 cm
Mar
3 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
80 mm
3 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
73 mm
1 cm
May
9 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
96 mm
2 cm
Nov
4 °C
10 °C
9 km/h
92 mm
5 cm
Dec
2 °C
7 °C
9 km/h
89 mm
5 cm
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