Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 14°
nights 4 to 6°
- 9 rainy days · 51 mm
- 6.2 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Carcassonne?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr18°recommended
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov15°fair
- Dec12°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Carcassonne, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 4° | 5.6 h | 56 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 14° | 6° | 7.2 h | 46 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 8.5 h | 61 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 18° | 9° | 9.9 h | 66 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 13° | 11.1 h | 62 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 17° | 12.4 h | 42 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 19° | 13.1 h | 21 mm | 4 d | |
| August | 31° | 19° | 12.2 h | 16 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 26° | 16° | 10 h | 72 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 13° | 7.9 h | 44 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 15° | 8° | 6.6 h | 69 mm | 11 d | |
| December | 12° | 6° | 5.8 h | 52 mm | 10 d |
The four seasons in Carcassonne, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Cité de Carcassonne) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 7 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 63 mm
- 9.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 17 to 19°
- 5 rainy days · 26 mm
- 12.6 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 26°
nights 8 to 16°
- 10 rainy days · 62 mm
- 8.2 h of sun
Book early for April 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 Carcassonne, 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 15h22 of daylight, in December 9h, a difference of 6h22.
9h19Jan
10h27Feb
11h48Mar
13h21Apr
14h39May
15h22Jun
15h04Jul
13h56Aug
12h26Sep
10h56Oct
9h38Nov
9hDec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Cité de Carcassonne" (43.21°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Carcassonne, month by month
What to see and do
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| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 2 |
EventsCarcassonne FestivalJulyEmbrasement de la Cité (the Cité ablaze)JulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Carcassonne, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JulyCarcassonne Festival
Concerts and shows are staged at the Théâtre Jean-Deschamps, inside the ramparts, throughout July, with part of the programme free.
- JulyEmbrasement de la Cité (the Cité ablaze) big crowds
The medieval Cité vanishes beneath fireworks on the evening of 14 July, watched from the banks of the Aude and the Pont Vieux.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°4° at night
- 56 mm · 8 d
- 5.6 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 46 mm · 8 d
- 7.2 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair15°7° at night
- 61 mm · 12 d
- 8.5 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended18°9° at night
- 66 mm · 10 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended22°13° at night
- 62 mm · 11 d
- 11.1 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°17° at night
- 42 mm · 8 d
- 12.4 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°19° at night
- 21 mm · 4 d
- 13.1 h
High season, book early
August
Fair31°19° at night
- 16 mm · 4 d
- 12.2 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended26°16° at night
- 72 mm · 10 d
- 10 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°13° at night
- 44 mm · 9 d
- 7.9 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair15°8° at night
- 69 mm · 11 d
- 6.6 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended12°6° at night
- 52 mm · 10 d
- 5.8 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.6 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (46 mm). Expect 7.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Expect 8.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (42 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.1 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 16 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (44 mm). Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Expect 6.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (52 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.8 h a day). 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 Carcassonne?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 27 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Cité de Carcassonne).
Which month should you avoid in Carcassonne?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 56 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Cité de Carcassonne).
What is the hottest month in Carcassonne?
August, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cité de Carcassonne).
What is the coldest month in Carcassonne?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cité de Carcassonne).
What is the driest month in Carcassonne?
August: 16 mm over 4 days of rain, against 72 mm in September, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Carcassonne?
July, with 13.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Carcassonne?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in August: 31 °C in the afternoon, 19 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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