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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Clermont-Ferrand is
temperate, cold enough in winter and warm in summer, but with some continental characteristics.
The city is located in south-central France, in Auvergne, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys (a chain of volcanoes arranged from north to south, whose highest peak reaches 1,465 meters or 4,800 feet), and northeast of the Massif Central. The altitude of the city ranges from 330 to 500 meters (1,080 to 1,650 feet). The airport, where the weather station is located, is at 330 meters (1,080 ft).
The mountains reduce the influence of the Atlantic, so the climate in Clermont-Ferrand is a little more arid and continental than in other cities in south-central France.
Clermont-Ferrand is one of the driest cities in France, and is only beaten by a few cities in the south (Perpignan, Leucate, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille).
The
winter is quite cold. There may be relatively mild periods, when Atlantic currents prevail, cold and humid periods in which fogs and low clouds form, 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 -29 °C (-20.2 °F) and was set in February 1929.
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, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can exceed 32 °C (90 °F). The highest record is 40.9 °C (105.6 °F) and was set in late June 2019.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Clermont-Ferrand 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.
Clermont Ferrand - Climate data
In Clermont Ferrand, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of
4.3 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of
20.6 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Clermont Ferrand - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | 0.6 | 8 | 4.3 |
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| February | 0.6 | 9.6 | 5.1 |
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| March | 3 | 13.7 | 8.4 |
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| April | 5.3 | 16.6 | 11 |
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| May | 9.1 | 20.5 | 14.8 |
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| June | 12.7 | 24.2 | 18.4 |
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| July | 14.5 | 26.8 | 20.6 |
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| August | 14.4 | 26.8 | 20.6 |
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| September | 10.9 | 22.5 | 16.7 |
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| October | 8.3 | 17.8 | 13 |
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| November | 3.9 | 12 | 8 |
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| December | 1.4 | 8.6 | 5 |
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| Year | 7.1 | 17.3 | 12.15 |
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amounts to
580 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from
20 millimeters in the driest month (February) to
75 millimeters in the wettest ones (May, June) Here is the average precipitation.
Clermont Ferrand - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 25 | 6 |
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| February | 20 | 5 |
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| March | 25 | 6 |
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| April | 55 | 9 |
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| May | 75 | 11 |
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| June | 75 | 9 |
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| July | 55 | 6 |
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| August | 60 | 8 |
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| September | 65 | 7 |
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| October | 50 | 7 |
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| November | 40 | 7 |
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| December | 30 | 6 |
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| Year | 580 | 87 |
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There are on average around 1915
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Clermont Ferrand - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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| January | 3 | 90 |
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| February | 4 | 110 |
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| March | 5 | 160 |
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| April | 6 | 175 |
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| May | 6.5 | 200 |
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| June | 7.5 | 225 |
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| July | 8 | 250 |
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| August | 7.5 | 235 |
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| September | 6 | 185 |
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| October | 4.5 | 135 |
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| November | 3 | 85 |
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| December | 2 | 70 |
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| Year | 5.2 | 1915 |
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Clermont Ferrand - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.3 °C, with a minimum of
0.6 °C and a maximum of
8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.5 °C in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
22.1 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.1 °C, with a minimum of 0.6 °C and a maximum of 9.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C. However, it dropped to -17.1 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C. However, it reached 23.7 °C in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.9 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.4 °C, with a minimum of 3 °C and a maximum of 13.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C. However, it dropped to -12.5 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C. However, it reached 26.4 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of 12.2 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C, with a minimum of 5.3 °C and a maximum of 16.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C. However, it dropped to -7.1 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C. However, it reached 29.6 °C in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 9 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 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of 11.5 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C, with a minimum of 9.1 °C and a maximum of 20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C. However, it dropped to -1 °C in May 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C. However, it reached 32.7 °C in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of 10.6 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C, with a minimum of 12.7 °C and a maximum of 24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C. However, it dropped to 1.7 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C. However, it reached 40.9 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C, with a minimum of 14.5 °C and a maximum of 26.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C. However, it dropped to 4.7 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C. However, it reached 40 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 8.6 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C, with a minimum of 14.4 °C and a maximum of 26.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C. However, it dropped to 3.4 °C in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C. However, it reached 39.5 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of 8.3 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C, with a minimum of 10.9 °C and a maximum of 22.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C. However, it dropped to -1.4 °C in September 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C. However, it reached 34.4 °C in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of 8.6 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13 °C, with a minimum of 8.3 °C and a maximum of 17.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C. However, it dropped to -9.2 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C. However, it reached 29.7 °C in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 10.4 kph.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8 °C, with a minimum of 3.9 °C and a maximum of 12 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C. However, it dropped to -11.8 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C. However, it reached 24.7 °C in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 10.6 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5 °C, with a minimum of 1.4 °C and a maximum of 8.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C. However, it dropped to -13.5 °C in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C. However, it reached 19.1 °C in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.2 kph.