Montpellier, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Montpellier?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–27°C in June
🌧 Least rain
21% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (28%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Écusson & HeritageYear-round — Place de la Comédie, Fabre Museum and medieval streets.
BeachesJune–September — Palavas, Carnon and La Grande-Motte 15 min away.
Languedoc WineYear-round — Pic Saint-Loup, vineyards and estates under 30 min away.
FamilyMay–September — beaches, Mare Nostrum Aquarium and lively student life.
Monthly climate data
Montpellier weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 12°C | 28% | 2.1 | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 28% | 2.1 | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 27% | 2.3 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 18°C | 26% | 2.4 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 27% | 2.4 | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 21% | 1.5 | 14.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 31°C | 9% | 0.6 | 14.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 30°C | 12% | 1.1 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 26°C | 20% | 2.8 | 11.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 21°C | 33% | 3.6 | 9.6h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 3.6 | 8.9h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 29% | 2.3 | 8.0h | 5.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 27% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 14% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 30% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 28% rainy days, 8.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 21% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 28% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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