Best Time to Visit Montpellier
France · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Montpellier are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Montpellier sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 12°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 639mm — October is typically the wettest month (~95mm) and July the driest (~17mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 344 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
27/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
36°C
highest recorded · August 12
+3.7°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 3°C | 56mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 13° / 4°C | 39mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 16° / 6°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 9°C | 56mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 23° / 13°C | 44mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 27° / 17°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 30° / 19°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 29° / 19°C | 36mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 25° / 15°C | 87mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 12°C | 95mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 16° / 7°C | 78mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 13° / 4°C | 57mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Montpellier?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Montpellier are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Montpellier?
- July is typically the hottest month in Montpellier, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Montpellier?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 95mm of precipitation.