Carcassonne Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Carcassonne, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a chilly 10°C (50°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Carcassonne receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 846 mm (33 in). The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 42 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall. For more details, please visit our Carcassonne Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Carcassonne, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Carcassonne.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year