Climate Insights for Villefontaine

The climate in Villefontaine is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 971mm of precipitation falls per year. Villefontaine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Villefontaine 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Villefontaine vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°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.

Villefontaine is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 971mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 111mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 50mm. That's 60mm less than December, 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 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Villefontaine 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 April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Villefontaine, which began on September 23, 2026. Villefontaine 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Villefontaine is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Villefontaine 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.