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Monthly climate in Bourges, Centre, France

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Bourges features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (40 °F) and 21 °C (71 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -10 °C (15 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (106 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 801 mm (31.5 inches) and receives 131 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Bourges enjoys an average of 3544 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 32 minutes to 15 hours 49 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Bourges, Centre, France §

The warmest months in Bourges are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 21 °C (68 - 71 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 7 °C (40 - 44 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Bourges experiences 62 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 34 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Bourges, Centre, France. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 16°C
(61°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 41°C
(106°F)		 37°C
(100°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(63°F)
Mean maximum 14°C
(57°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 15°C
(60°F)
Average high 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 9°C
(48°F)
Daily mean 4°C
(40°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Average low 2°C
(35°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 4°C
(39°F)
Mean minimum -4°C
(25°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Minimum -8°C
(17°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Bourges, Centre, France §

Bourges usually has the most precipitation in May, October and December, with an average of 14 rainy days and 88 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Bourges are April, July and August. On average, 45 mm (1.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Bourges, Centre, France. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70 (2.7) 64 (2.5) 73 (2.9) 43 (1.7) 75 (3.0) 63 (2.5) 51 (2.0) 41 (1.6) 61 (2.4) 74 (2.9) 70 (2.8) 116 (4.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 12 13 7 13 10 7 7 7 13 12 18

Monthly sunshine hours in Bourges, Centre, France §

The sunniest months in Bourges are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 11 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Bourges: January, November and December receive an average of 5 hours 30 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Bourges, Centre, France. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 127 211 274 352 387 407 419 386 331 267 208 170
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 57m 10h 17m 11h 56m 13h 38m 15h 5m 15h 49m 15h 26m 14h 8m 12h 30m 10h 49m 9h 19m 8h 32m

Solar UV radiation in Bourges, Centre, France §

Bourges experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Bourges UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Bourges, Centre, France. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 6 8 9 9 8 6 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Bourges, Centre, France

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Bourges. 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 Bourges'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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