Climate Insights for Valréas

The climate in Valréas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 809mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Valréas 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Valréas vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Valréas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 809mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 108mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 22mm. That's 86mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 25cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Valréas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Valréas, which began on June 21, 2026. Valréas 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Valréas is during May, 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 57mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Valréas 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.