AI-generatedÉpernay at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 770 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 92 m
Climate in Épernay
Épernay has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Épernay is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Épernay
The best time to visit Épernay is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 78 mm.
Épernay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Épernay in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–20 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Épernay in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Épernay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–21 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Épernay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – 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: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0318:57
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 07:43–08:46 · evening 18:13–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:43 · evening 19:16–19:29
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 Épernay compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Épernay in October?
In October, Épernay is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Épernay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min08:03 – 18:57
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- 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 Épernay
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 Épernay: score 80 against 57. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 65 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Épernay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January7° · 1.8 h
In January, Épernay is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in January15February8° · 2.8 h
In February, Épernay is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in February39March12° · 4.5 h
In March, Épernay is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in March64April16° · 6.1 h
In April, Épernay is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in April75May20° · 6.7 h
In May, Épernay is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in May79June23° · 7.2 h
In June, Épernay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in June80July25° · 7.2 h
In July, Épernay is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in July80August25° · 6.9 h
In August, Épernay is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in August78September21° · 5.7 h
In September, Épernay is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in September57October16° · 3.8 h
In October, Épernay is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in October23November10° · 2.1 h
In November, Épernay is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay in November10December7° · 1.7 h
In December, Épernay is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Épernay.
Épernay 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 Épernay
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 13 | 7° | 1° | 1.8 h | 12 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 8° | 1° | 2.8 h | 11 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 12° | 3° | 4.5 h | 12 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 16° | 5° | 6.1 h | 12 | 56 |
| MayMay | 75 | 20° | 8° | 6.7 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 11° | 7.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 25° | 13° | 7.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 25° | 13° | 6.9 h | 10 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 21° | 10° | 5.7 h | 9 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 16° | 7° | 3.8 h | 11 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 10° | 4° | 2.1 h | 13 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 7° | 2° | 1.7 h | 13 | 78 |
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 Épernay
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 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Épernay, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Épernay: 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, Épernay has about 11 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Épernay
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Épernay
How breezy and how cloudy Épernay 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 Épernay 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 69 % of the sky over Épernay: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 Épernay
How often the day gets hot in Épernay (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, Épernay has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Épernay
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Épernay 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.
Épernay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 410 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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Épernay vs Reims
In October the holiday weather in Épernay and Reims is about equally good (score 57 vs 57). During the day it is about as warm in Reims as in Épernay.
| in October | Épernay | Reims |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Épernay
When is the best time to visit Épernay?
The best time to visit Épernay is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Épernay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Épernay?
Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 78 mm. The driest month is September with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Épernay get?
Épernay gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Épernay in?
Épernay is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Épernay?
Épernay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 76, summer holidays 80, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 12.