France · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Montpellier is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Montpellier is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 170 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Montpellier is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (44°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 218 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Montpellier is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 228 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Montpellier is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 271 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Montpellier is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 315 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Montpellier is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 344 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Montpellier is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 305 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Montpellier is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 246 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Montpellier is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 95mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 175 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Montpellier is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Montpellier is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 137 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers