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Narbonne

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Narbonne at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 28°
Sunshine a year
2,460 h
Rain a year
563 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
11 m

Climate in Narbonne

Narbonne has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Narbonne is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

80

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

08:0019:07

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:43–08:39 · evening 18:28–19:25
Blue hour
Morning 07:31–07:43 · evening 19:25–19:36

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 Narbonne in October?

In October, Narbonne is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Narbonne.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min08:00 – 19:07
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
56 %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 %42 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Narbonne

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,460 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.5 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Narbonne, 50 % of the day.

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.

Sun protection

UV index in Narbonne

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

Rain in Narbonne: 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.

Per year
563 mm on 76 days
Wettest month
Oct · 70 mm
Driest month
Jul · 20 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 70 mm

In October, Narbonne has about 8 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Narbonne

How breezy and how cloudy Narbonne 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 22 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Narbonne typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 33 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 5.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Narbonne: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 Narbonne

How often the day gets hot in Narbonne (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
23 days
Hottest month
Jul · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 20 °C

In October, Narbonne 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Narbonne

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°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 29 days a year, mostly in August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 14°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4111°5°4.0 h754
FebruaryFeb5512°5°5.4 h539
MarchMar6915°7°6.4 h747
AprilApr8418°10°7.3 h856
MayMay9021°13°8.0 h748
JuneJun9826°18°9.3 h527
JulyJul9128°20°9.9 h420
AugustAug8928°20°9.1 h532
SeptemberSep9124°17°7.6 h657
OctoberOct8020°14°5.5 h870
NovemberNov6015°9°4.5 h866
DecemberDec4612°6°3.8 h747

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

43.18° N, 3.00° E · 11 m · Europe/Paris

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Narbonne

The best time to visit Narbonne 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 70 mm of precipitation.

Narbonne through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Narbonne in spring

Mar – May

81

Excellent

  • 15–21 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Narbonne in summer

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Narbonne in autumn

Sep – Nov

77

Good

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Narbonne in winter

Dec – Feb

47

Fair

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Narbonne for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Narbonne

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Narbonne: score 98 against 80. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Narbonne
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score8098better
Day high20°26°
Night low14°18°
Sunshine5.5 h9.3 hbetter
Rainy days85better
Rainfall70 mm27 mmbetter
Muggy days2better4

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

Narbonne month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

41January11° · 4 h

In January, Narbonne is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in January
55February12° · 5 h

In February, Narbonne is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in February
69March15° · 6 h

In March, Narbonne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in March
84April18° · 7 h

In April, Narbonne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in April
90May21° · 8 h

In May, Narbonne is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in May
98June26° · 9 h

In June, Narbonne is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in June
91July28° · 10 h

In July, Narbonne is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 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 Narbonne.

Narbonne in July
89August28° · 9 h

In August, Narbonne is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 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 Narbonne.

Narbonne in August
91September24° · 8 h

In September, Narbonne is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in September
80October20° · 6 h

In October, Narbonne is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in October
60November15° · 5 h

In November, Narbonne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in November
46December12° · 4 h

In December, Narbonne is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Narbonne.

Narbonne in December
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Narbonne vs. Béziers

In October Narbonne has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs. 73). During the day it is about as warm in Béziers as in Narbonne. Béziers gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Narbonne vs. Béziers, in October
in OctoberNarbonneBéziers
Holiday score8073
Daytime high20°20°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days811
Best timeApr – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberNarbonne 20°Béziers 20°
NarbonneBéziers
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Ranking

France in October: the best places

In October, Narbonne ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Marseille20°20°83
  2. 2Perpignan21°82
  3. 3Avignon20°82
  4. 4Aix-en-Provence20°82
  5. 5Toulon20°20°82
  6. 6Arles21°81
  7. 7Orange20°81
  8. 8NarbonneThis page20°80
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Planning a trip to Narbonne

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Narbonne 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.

Narbonne has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    80

    Excellent

    • 17 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    90

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    80

    Excellent

    • 20 °C by day
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    44

    Fair

    • 11 °C by day
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 40 min
Distance
960 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 Narbonne

When is the best time to visit Narbonne?

The best time to visit Narbonne 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 Narbonne?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Narbonne?

The wettest month is October with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Narbonne get?

Narbonne gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Narbonne in?

Narbonne uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Narbonne?

A nonstop flight from London to Narbonne takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.

Which school holidays are best for Narbonne?

Narbonne has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 44.

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