Montpellier · AutumnMonth summary
Montpellier weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montpellier in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Montpellier. June remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Montpellier in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Autumn in Montpellier is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Montpellier averages 26°C, 20% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montpellier in September
Is September a good time to visit Montpellier?
September is an excellent time to visit Montpellier (score 8.5/10). With 26°C, 11.2h of sunshine and 20% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Montpellier in September?
With 26°C and 11.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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