Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 11°
nights 1 to 2°
- 11 rainy days · 43 mm
When is the best time to visit Roanne and the Roannais?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr19°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul29°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct18°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Roanne and the Roannais, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 1° | 50 mm | 11 d | |
| February | 11° | 2° | 31 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 14° | 3° | 47 mm | 10 d | |
| April | 19° | 6° | 57 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 22° | 10° | 84 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 15° | 81 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 29° | 16° | 67 mm | 7 d | |
| August | 29° | 16° | 58 mm | 5 d | |
| September | 24° | 12° | 61 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 18° | 8° | 65 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | 4° | 49 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 10° | 2° | 48 mm | 11 d |
The four seasons in Roanne and the Roannais, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Roanne) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 22°
nights 3 to 10°
- 10 rainy days · 63 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 29°
nights 15 to 16°
- 7 rainy days · 69 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 24°
nights 4 to 12°
- 8 rainy days · 58 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 Roanne and the Roannais, 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 15h44 of daylight, in December 8h39, a difference of 7h05.
9h01Jan
10h17Feb
11h46Mar
13h29Apr
14h56May
15h44Jun
15h24Jul
14h08Aug
12h28Sep
10h49Oct
9h22Nov
8h39Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Roanne" (46.04°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Roanne and the Roannais, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°1° at night
- 50 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 31 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°3° at night
- 47 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair19°6° at night
- 57 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°10° at night
- 84 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°15° at night
- 81 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair29°16° at night
- 67 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°16° at night
- 58 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°12° at night
- 61 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended18°8° at night
- 65 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°4° at night
- 49 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 48 mm · 11 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (50 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (31 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (57 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 58 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 61 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (48 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 Roanne and the Roannais?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 27 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Roanne).
Which month should you avoid in Roanne and the Roannais?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 50 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Roanne).
What is the hottest month in Roanne and the Roannais?
July, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Roanne).
What is the coldest month in Roanne and the Roannais?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Roanne).
What is the driest month in Roanne and the Roannais?
February: 31 mm over 10 days of rain, against 84 mm in May, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Roanne and the Roannais?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in April: 19 °C in the afternoon, 6 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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