Our verdict
The best time to visit Montpellier is May-July
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 29℃ (84℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of 1℃ (34℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Montpellier in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Montpellier in October. Head over there in February instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
For more information about when to travel to Montpellier, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.
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Montpellier seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Montpellier as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Montpellier is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Montpellier
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Montpellier for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Montpellier climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Montpellier for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Montpellier in January
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montpellier in February
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montpellier in March
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montpellier in April
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montpellier in May
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Montpellier in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Montpellier in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Montpellier in August
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Montpellier in September
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Montpellier in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 80mm (3") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Montpellier in November
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montpellier in December
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montpellier in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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