Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights 2 to 4°
- 12 rainy days · 84 mm
When is the best time to visit Albi and the Tarn Valley?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug28°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Albi and the Tarn Valley, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 2° | 98 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 11° | 3° | 72 mm | 11 d | |
| March | 14° | 5° | 97 mm | 14 d | |
| April | 17° | 7° | 84 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 20° | 11° | 101 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 15° | 81 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 17° | 45 mm | 6 d | |
| August | 28° | 17° | 43 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 24° | 14° | 73 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 11° | 82 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 6° | 94 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 11° | 4° | 83 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Albi and the Tarn Valley, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Albi) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 20°
nights 5 to 11°
- 13 rainy days · 94 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 15 to 17°
- 8 rainy days · 56 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 24°
nights 6 to 14°
- 11 rainy days · 83 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Albi and the Tarn Valley, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h27 of daylight, in December 8h55, a difference of 6h33.
9h15Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h23Apr
14h43May
15h27Jun
15h09Jul
13h59Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h34Nov
8h55Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Albi" (43.93°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Albi and the Tarn Valley, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
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- Sightseeing & walks: February, April, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°2° at night
- 98 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°3° at night
- 72 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 97 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°7° at night
- 84 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°11° at night
- 101 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°15° at night
- 81 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°17° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair28°17° at night
- 43 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°14° at night
- 73 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°11° at night
- 82 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°6° at night
- 94 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 83 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 97 mm of rain over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (101 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Albi and the Tarn Valley?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 25 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Albi).
Which month should you avoid in Albi and the Tarn Valley?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 98 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Albi).
What is the hottest month in Albi and the Tarn Valley?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Albi).
What is the coldest month in Albi and the Tarn Valley?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Albi).
What is the driest month in Albi and the Tarn Valley?
August: 43 mm over 6 days of rain, against 101 mm in May, the wettest month.
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