, 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).
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.
, 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
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.