Climate Insights for Toulouse

Haute-Garonne, Occitania, France (land mass)

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
May
91 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Toulouse is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 824 mm 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.The climate in Toulouse is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 32.4 in 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 37°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°FebMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°MarMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°AprMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°JulMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AugMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°OctMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°NovMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°F
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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 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.Temperatures in Toulouse vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inJunPrecipitation: 3inJulPrecipitation: 2inAugPrecipitation: 2inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inDecPrecipitation: 3.1in
Precipitation

Toulouse is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 824 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 51 mm. That's 40 mm 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 a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 in. That's 1.6 in 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.

Wind

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

Toulouse is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Toulouse is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb8°47°F
Mar10°51°F
Apr13°55°F
May16°61°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug24°74°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov10°50°F
Dec8°46°F

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 64 mm 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 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 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°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 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.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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C37 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h8 mph
75 mm3 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
13 °C56 °F
13 km/h8 mph
56 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
15 °C59 °F
14 km/h9 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C47 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h8 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h8 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h7 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
14 °C58 °F
12 km/h8 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C40 °F
12 °C53 °F
12 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in