Climate

Climate in Carcassonne, France

Carcassonne, France has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.5°C, with around 1178 hours of sunshine; the national rainfall baseline is roughly 781 mm across 130 rainy days a year. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 23.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 7.2°C). These are deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast or measured station data. Temperature and sunshine follow the city's latitude; rainfall and the climate zone come from a country-level baseline that every city in the country shares (refined by region in the United States, Canada and Australia), so they do not show local differences. Check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
76/100

Climate overview

Carcassonne, France has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.5°C, with around 1178 hours of sunshine; the national rainfall baseline is roughly 781 mm across 130 rainy days a year. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 23.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 7.2°C). These are deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast or measured station data. Temperature and sunshine follow the city's latitude; rainfall and the climate zone come from a country-level baseline that every city in the country shares (refined by region in the United States, Canada and Australia), so they do not show local differences. Check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and a country-level precipitation baseline.

Climate zone

Carcassonne is classified as Oceanic. The classification combines the city’s own temperature range, which follows its latitude, with a rainfall pattern taken at country level for France — so cities in the same country usually share a zone.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average15.5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (23.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (7.2°C)
  • Comfort score76/100

Rainfall overview

A country-level precipitation baseline and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

The rainfall baseline for France is about 781 mm a year over roughly 130 rainy days, with the wettest month Dec and the driest Jun. This figure is not specific to Carcassonne: every city in France carries the same baseline, so it will not show the difference between, say, a dry inland city and a wet coastal one. Use an official meteorological service for local rainfall.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Carcassonne sees an estimated 1178 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates. Temperature and sunshine follow the city’s latitude; the rainfall and rainy-day columns distribute the country-level baseline.

Monthly climate table

Carcassonne monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan14.2°C7.2°C77 mm1356 h
Feb14.8°C7.8°C64 mm1172 h
Mar16.6°C9.6°C61 mm1089 h
Apr19°C12°C54 mm9112 h
May21.4°C14.4°C54 mm9127 h
Jun23.1°C16.1°C50 mm8149 h
Jul23.8°C16.8°C54 mm9142 h
Aug23.1°C16.1°C61 mm10128 h
Sep21.4°C14.4°C64 mm11107 h
Oct19°C12°C77 mm1377 h
Nov16.6°C9.6°C81 mm1367 h
Dec14.8°C7.8°C84 mm1452 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Carcassonne are Jun, Jul, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    15°C / 8°C

    225 mm rain

  • Spring

    19°C / 12°C

    169 mm rain

  • Summer

    23°C / 16°C

    165 mm rain

  • Autumn

    19°C / 12°C

    222 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Carcassonne has a climate comfort score of 76/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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