Montpellier, France Climate & Monthly Averages
Montpellier has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 88° by day; January is the coldest at 53°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Montpellier's climate
Montpellier runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 14 mm (0.6 in) while the wet season peaks in October at 4.7 inches (118 mm). Highs range from 53°F (11°C) to 88°F (31°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
Sunshine averages 9.8 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.6 hours. January sits at the other end of the year: 53°F (11°C) by day, 39°F (4°C) at night. At its warmest, in July, Montpellier runs to 88°F (31°C) in the afternoon and back to 68°F (20°C) by dawn. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 107°F (42°C) and the lowest daily minimum 23°F (-5°C).
The wettest month is October (4.7 inches (118 mm) across 10 days) and the driest July.
Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May.
More climate facts for Montpellier
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 53°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (42°C) high · 23°F (-5°C) low
- Wettest month: October (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 18°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 67%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Montpellier
Aim for March to June and September if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 7 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Montpellier with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and rain gear if you travel around October. Even in July, lows of 68°F (20°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 39° | 8 | 2.3 in | 6.9 h/day | 9.3 h | 27% | 73% |
| February | 56° | 41° | 7 | 2.0 in | 7.8 h/day | 10.4 h | 26% | 72% |
| March | 60° | 44° | 8 | 2.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 11.8 h | 26% | 69% |
| April | 65° | 48° | 8 | 2.8 in | 10.4 h/day | 13.4 h | 26% | 65% |
| May | 72° | 55° | 8 | 2.7 in | 11.6 h/day | 14.7 h | 25% | 64% |
| June | 81° | 64° | 7 | 1.7 in | 13.2 h/day | 15.4 h | 23% | 62% |
| July | 88° | 68° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.6 h/day | 15.1 h | 9% | 53% |
| August | 86° | 67° | 4 | 1.5 in | 12.5 h/day | 14.0 h | 12% | 58% |
| September | 78° | 61° | 6 | 3.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 12.4 h | 21% | 64% |
| October | 69° | 55° | 10 | 4.7 in | 8.1 h/day | 10.9 h | 34% | 74% |
| November | 60° | 46° | 10 | 4.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 9.6 h | 34% | 76% |
| December | 55° | 41° | 8 | 2.0 in | 6.7 h/day | 8.9 h | 27% | 79% |
Montpellier month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Montpellier's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
February
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
March
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
May
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
June
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.4 h
July
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
August
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.0 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
December
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.7 h
- Daylight
- 8.9 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Montpellier's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Montpellier's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring is mild here - highs near 66°F (19°C), nights near 49°F (10°C), and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Montpellier is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); rain comes on about 13 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Montpellier is pleasantly warm: 69°F (21°C) by day, 54°F (12°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Montpellier is mild: 54°F (12°C) by day, 40°F (5°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
How unusual is Montpellier?
- Montpellier sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 60°F (16°C) as an annual average, 30.5 inches (774 mm) of precipitation and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Montpellier temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.