Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Clermont-Ferrand features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (36 °F) and 19 °C (67 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -14 °C (7 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 921 mm (36.3 inches) and receives 151 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Clermont-Ferrand enjoys an average of 3392 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 43 minutes to 15 hours 38 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Clermont-Ferrand are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 17 to 19 °C (63 - 67 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (36 - 41 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Clermont-Ferrand experiences 42 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 65 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 16°C (61°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
| Mean maximum | 13°C (55°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
| Average high | 5°C (42°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Average low | -0°C (31°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
| Mean minimum | -6°C (22°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (39°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
| Minimum | -11°C (12°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France with other places around the world.
Clermont-Ferrand usually has the most precipitation in May, June and December, with an average of 15 rainy days and 105 mm (4.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Clermont-Ferrand are January, February and April. On average, 58 mm (2.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64 (2.5) | 56 (2.2) | 72 (2.8) | 54 (2.1) | 102 (4.0) | 116 (4.6) | 82 (3.2) | 67 (2.7) | 67 (2.6) | 69 (2.7) | 74 (2.9) | 98 (3.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 |
The sunniest months in Clermont-Ferrand are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 55 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Clermont-Ferrand: January, November and December receive an average of 5 hours 17 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 129 | 206 | 267 | 329 | 353 | 394 | 404 | 389 | 312 | 247 | 202 | 155 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 6m | 10h 22m | 11h 56m | 13h 33m | 14h 56m | 15h 38m | 15h 16m | 14h 2m | 12h 29m | 10h 52m | 9h 27m | 8h 43m |
Clermont-Ferrand experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Clermont-Ferrand UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Clermont-Ferrand. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Clermont-Ferrand's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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