Weather and climate in Aurillac (France)

The climate of Aurillac is temperate, with cold winters and mild to warm summers.
The city is located in the south of France, but at 600 meters (2,000 feet) above sea level, and at the foot of the Massif Central, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Due to the altitude, winter is sunnier than in the plains (in periods of high pressure, the sun often shinse, while in the plains, mists and cloud layers are formed; however, fog can sometimes form here as well), but snowfalls are more frequent and frosts more intense. On the other hand, summer is milder than in the plains, and at night, it can sometimes get a bit cold.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.2 °C (37 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,175 millimeters (46.3 inches) per year: so, it is quite abundant. It ranges from 65 mm (2.6 in) in the driest month (July) to 120 mm (4.7 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter is quite cold. There may be relatively mild periods, when Atlantic currents prevail, and other colder periods, when the temperature drops below freezing.
Sometimes, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -24.5 °C (-12.1 °F) and was set in January 1985.
In summer, the temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
At times, hot periods can occur, generally of short duration, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can exceed 30 °C (86 °F). Generally, the heat is less intense than in the plains, and the temperature drops a lot in the evening. However, the highest record is 38 °C (100.4 °F) and was set in late June 2019 and in July 1983.



On average, there are around 2,120 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Aurillac runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Aurillac - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) and a maximum of 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.7 °C (3.7 °F) in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.6 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.6 °C (5.7 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.2 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -5.8 °C (21.6 °F) in April 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in May 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in September 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.1 °C (17.4 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.0 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.9 °C (3.4 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).