Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 10°
nights 1 to 3°
- 12 rainy days · 78 mm
When is the best time to visit the Cévennes?
- Jan7°not recommended
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul27°recommended
- Aug27°fair
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Cévennes, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 1° | 78 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 10° | 2° | 73 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 12° | 3° | 104 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 15° | 5° | 98 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 102 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 14° | 76 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| July | 27° | 16° | 32 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 16° | 48 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 22° | 12° | 65 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 146 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | 5° | 111 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 9° | 3° | 84 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in the Cévennes, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Florac) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 19°
nights 3 to 9°
- 12 rainy days · 101 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 27°
nights 14 to 16°
- 8 rainy days · 52 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 22°
nights 5 to 12°
- 11 rainy days · 107 mm
Book early for May to July 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 the Cévennes, 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 15h30 of daylight, in December 8h52, a difference of 6h38.
9h12Jan
10h23Feb
11h47Mar
13h24Apr
14h46May
15h30Jun
15h12Jul
14h01Aug
12h27Sep
10h54Oct
9h32Nov
8h52Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Florac" (44.32°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Cévennes, month by month
EventsTranshumance festivalJuneDeer rutSeptember to OctoberCastagnades (chestnut festivals)October to NovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July, August, September
- Towns & culture: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Cévennes, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JuneTranshumance festival
The ewes head back up towards Mont Aigoual at the start of summer, decorated with pompoms, in a line several kilometres long.
- September to OctoberDeer rut
Stags call to each other at dusk in the forests of the national park, especially in mid-September and early October.
- October to NovemberCastagnades (chestnut festivals)
Villages celebrate the chestnut in autumn: markets of local varieties, flour, and chestnuts roasted on the square.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended7°1° at night
- 78 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 73 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 104 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°5° at night
- 98 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 102 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°14° at night
- 76 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended27°16° at night
- 32 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
August
Fair27°16° at night
- 48 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended22°12° at night
- 65 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°9° at night
- 146 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°5° at night
- 111 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°3° at night
- 84 mm · 13 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (78 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (146 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 9 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (84 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 the Cévennes?
May to July and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 27 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Florac).
Which month should you avoid in the Cévennes?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 104 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Florac).
What is the hottest month in the Cévennes?
July, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Florac).
What is the coldest month in the Cévennes?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Florac).
What is the driest month in the Cévennes?
July: 32 mm over 6 days of rain, against 146 mm in October, the wettest month.
When is the best time to hike in the Cévennes?
July, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Florac), the safest windows for walking.
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