Climate Insights for Toulouse

The climate in Toulouse is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 771mm of precipitation falls per year. Toulouse receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Toulouse 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 3°C.

Temperatures in Toulouse 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Toulouse is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 771mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 78mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 54mm. That's 24mm 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.

Toulouse 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 March, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 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 18km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Toulouse, which began on March 20, 2026. Toulouse 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Toulouse is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. 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 Toulouse 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.