AI-generatedMontpellier at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 826 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 55 m
Climate in Montpellier
Montpellier has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Montpellier is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:5719:03
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 07:39–08:36 · evening 18:24–19:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:28–07:39 · evening 19:21–19:32
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.
What is the weather like in Montpellier in October?
In October, Montpellier is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montpellier.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:57 – 19:03
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Montpellier
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 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Montpellier, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Montpellier
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Montpellier: 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, Montpellier has about 11 rainy days with 132 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Montpellier
How breezy and how cloudy Montpellier 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 Montpellier typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Montpellier: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 and humidity in Montpellier
How often the day gets hot in Montpellier (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, Montpellier has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Montpellier
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | 37 | 11° | 4° | 4.7 h | 9 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 12° | 4° | 6.0 h | 6 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 15° | 7° | 7.0 h | 7 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 17° | 9° | 7.6 h | 8 | 64 |
| MayMay | 93 | 21° | 13° | 8.7 h | 7 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 26° | 17° | 10.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 29° | 19° | 11.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 28° | 19° | 9.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 24° | 16° | 8.2 h | 7 | 97 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 20° | 13° | 5.6 h | 11 | 132 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 14° | 8° | 4.8 h | 12 | 119 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 11° | 5° | 4.4 h | 9 | 81 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
43.61° N, 3.88° E · 55 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Montpellier
The best time to visit Montpellier is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 132 mm of precipitation.
Montpellier through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montpellier in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Montpellier in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Montpellier in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Montpellier in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montpellier for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Montpellier
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June has the better holiday weather in Montpellier: score 98 against 73. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 98better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 10.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 132 mm | 31 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Montpellier month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January11° · 5 h
In January, Montpellier is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in January54February12° · 6 h
In February, Montpellier is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in February70March15° · 7 h
In March, Montpellier is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in March84April17° · 8 h
In April, Montpellier is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in April93May21° · 9 h
In May, Montpellier is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in May98June26° · 11 h
In June, Montpellier is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in June89July29° · 11 h
In July, Montpellier is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in July90August28° · 10 h
In August, Montpellier is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in August92September24° · 8 h
In September, Montpellier is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in September73October20° · 6 h
In October, Montpellier is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in October51November14° · 5 h
In November, Montpellier is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Montpellier.
Montpellier in November40December11° · 4 h
In December, Montpellier is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Montpellier.
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Montpellier vs. Aigues-Mortes
In October Aigues-Mortes has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 73). During the day it is about as warm in Aigues-Mortes as in Montpellier.
| in October | Montpellier | Aigues-Mortes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Montpellier ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 13MontpellierThis page20°73
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Montpellier 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.
Montpellier has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 930 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.
Frequently asked questions about Montpellier
When is the best time to visit Montpellier?
The best time to visit Montpellier 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 Montpellier?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Montpellier?
The wettest month is October with 132 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montpellier get?
Montpellier gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Montpellier in?
Montpellier uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Montpellier?
A nonstop flight from London to Montpellier takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Montpellier?
Montpellier has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 39.
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