AI-generatedCognac at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 754 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Cognac
Cognac has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Cognac is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cognac
The best time to visit Cognac is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to October. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 83 mm.
Cognac through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cognac in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–22 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Cognac in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Cognac in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Cognac in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:1619:18
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:58–08:57 · evening 18:37–19:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:46–07:58 · evening 19:36–19:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cognac compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Cognac in October?
In October, Cognac is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cognac.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min08:16 – 19:18
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cognac
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Cognac: score 90 against 69. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cognac month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January10° · 2.6 h
In January, Cognac is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in January39February12° · 4.1 h
In February, Cognac is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in February59March15° · 5.3 h
In March, Cognac is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in March76April18° · 6.2 h
In April, Cognac is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in April77May22° · 7.1 h
In May, Cognac is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in May86June25° · 7.9 h
In June, Cognac is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in June90July27° · 8.3 h
In July, Cognac is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in July87August28° · 8.0 h
In August, Cognac is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in August85September24° · 6.8 h
In September, Cognac is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in September69October19° · 4.5 h
In October, Cognac is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in October42November14° · 3.2 h
In November, Cognac is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in November25December11° · 2.7 h
In December, Cognac is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cognac.
Cognac in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cognac
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 10° | 4° | 2.6 h | 12 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 12° | 3° | 4.1 h | 10 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 15° | 5° | 5.3 h | 11 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 18° | 8° | 6.2 h | 11 | 64 |
| MayMay | 77 | 22° | 11° | 7.1 h | 12 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 25° | 14° | 7.9 h | 9 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 27° | 16° | 8.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 28° | 16° | 8.0 h | 7 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 8 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 19° | 10° | 4.5 h | 11 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 14° | 6° | 3.2 h | 12 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | 11° | 4° | 2.7 h | 12 | 81 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Cognac
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Cognac, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Cognac: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cognac has about 11 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cognac
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Cognac
How breezy and how cloudy Cognac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cognac typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Cognac: variable cloud, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Cognac
How often the day gets hot in Cognac (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cognac has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cognac
Weather for your travel dates
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Cognac in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cognac has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 640 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Cognac vs Angoulême
In October the holiday weather in Cognac and Angoulême is about equally good (score 69 vs 69). During the day it is about as warm in Angoulême as in Cognac. Angoulême gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Cognac | Angoulême |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Cognac
When is the best time to visit Cognac?
The best time to visit Cognac is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cognac?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Cognac?
Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 83 mm. The driest month is July with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cognac get?
Cognac gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Cognac in?
Cognac is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cognac?
A nonstop flight from London to Cognac takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cognac?
Cognac has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 79, summer holidays 88, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 24.