Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Roussillon features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (40 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -5 °C (22 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 728 mm (28.7 inches) and receives 82 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Roussillon enjoys an average of 3918 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 55 minutes to 15 hours 25 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Roussillon are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 24 °C (70 - 75 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 7 °C (40 - 45 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Roussillon experiences 81 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 36 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
| Mean maximum | 14°C (57°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
| Average high | 9°C (49°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
13°C (57°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (40°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
| Average low | 1°C (34°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Mean minimum | -3°C (26°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Minimum | -5°C (23°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with other places around the world.
Roussillon usually has the most precipitation in May, October and November, with an average of 9 rainy days and 99 mm (3.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Roussillon are February, July and August. On average, 28 mm (1.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 40 (1.6) | 37 (1.5) | 60 (2.4) | 72 (2.8) | 96 (3.8) | 42 (1.7) | 18 (0.7) | 28 (1.1) | 43 (1.7) | 93 (3.7) | 108 (4.2) | 90 (3.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Roussillon are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 44 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Roussillon: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 20 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 189 | 255 | 327 | 345 | 401 | 423 | 438 | 403 | 342 | 304 | 248 | 238 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 17m | 10h 27m | 11h 56m | 13h 28m | 14h 46m | 15h 25m | 15h 4m | 13h 55m | 12h 27m | 10h 56m | 9h 37m | 8h 55m |
Roussillon experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November 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 Roussillon UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Roussillon. 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 Roussillon'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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