Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 10°
nights 1 to 3°
- 11 rainy days · 71 mm
When is the best time to visit the Tarn Gorges?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct18°fair
- Nov12°not recommended
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Tarn Gorges, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 1° | 71 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 10° | 2° | 63 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 12° | 3° | 87 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 15° | 5° | 87 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 95 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 13° | 68 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 16° | 36 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 15° | 50 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| September | 22° | 12° | 65 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 18° | 9° | 105 mm | 11 d | |
| November | 12° | 5° | 99 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 9° | 3° | 80 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in the Tarn Gorges, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Sainte-Enimie) 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 · 90 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 28°
nights 13 to 16°
- 8 rainy days · 51 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 22°
nights 5 to 12°
- 11 rainy days · 90 mm
Book early for May to September
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 Tarn Gorges, 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 15h31 of daylight, in December 8h52, a difference of 6h39.
9h12Jan
10h23Feb
11h47Mar
13h24Apr
14h46May
15h31Jun
15h12Jul
14h01Aug
12h27Sep
10h53Oct
9h32Nov
8h52Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Sainte-Enimie" (44.37°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Tarn Gorges, month by month
EventsNatural Games in MillauJulyTranshumanceJuneDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July, August, September
- Towns & culture: January, 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 Tarn Gorges, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JulyNatural Games in Millau
In early July, Millau hosts kayaking, climbing and slackline competitions on the Tarn and beneath the viaduct, free to watch.
- JuneTranshumance
In June, the herds climb to the summer pastures of the Causses and the Aubrac, with bells and pompoms, on roads closed while they pass.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°1° at night
- 71 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 63 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 87 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°5° at night
- 87 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 95 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°13° at night
- 68 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°16° at night
- 36 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°15° at night
- 50 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°12° at night
- 65 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair18°9° at night
- 105 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended12°5° at night
- 99 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°3° at night
- 80 mm · 13 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (63 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 (87 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 (87 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 (95 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
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. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (99 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 (80 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 Tarn Gorges?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 28 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Sainte-Enimie).
Which month should you avoid in the Tarn Gorges?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 99 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Sainte-Enimie).
What is the hottest month in the Tarn Gorges?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sainte-Enimie).
What is the coldest month in the Tarn Gorges?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sainte-Enimie).
What is the driest month in the Tarn Gorges?
July: 36 mm over 6 days of rain, against 105 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Tarn Gorges?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in July: 28 °C in the afternoon, 16 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in the Tarn Gorges?
July, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Sainte-Enimie), the safest windows for walking.
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