Climate Insights for Nîmes

The climate in Nîmes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 905mm of precipitation falls per year. Nîmes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nîmes 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Nîmes 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Nîmes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 905mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 146mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 34mm. That's 111mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Nîmes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Nîmes, which began on June 21, 2026. Nîmes 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Nîmes is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Nîmes 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.