AI-generatedPerpignan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 568 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Perpignan
Perpignan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Perpignan is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:0019:08
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 07:43–08:38 · evening 18:30–19:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:32–07:43 · 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 Perpignan in October?
In October, Perpignan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:00 – 19:08
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %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 %76 %
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 hours in Perpignan
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 Perpignan, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Perpignan
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 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Perpignan: 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, Perpignan has about 7 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Perpignan
How breezy and how cloudy Perpignan 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 Perpignan typically peaks at 20 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 54 % of the sky over Perpignan: 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 Perpignan
How often the day gets hot in Perpignan (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, Perpignan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Perpignan
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.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (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 | 45 | 11° | 4° | 4.5 h | 7 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 13° | 4° | 5.8 h | 5 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 16° | 6° | 6.6 h | 7 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 18° | 9° | 7.3 h | 8 | 61 |
| MayMay | 89 | 22° | 13° | 7.7 h | 7 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 27° | 17° | 8.9 h | 5 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 29° | 19° | 9.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 29° | 19° | 8.8 h | 5 | 31 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 25° | 16° | 7.4 h | 6 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 21° | 13° | 5.6 h | 7 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 15° | 8° | 4.9 h | 7 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 12° | 4° | 4.2 h | 6 | 53 |
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
42.70° N, 2.90° E · 43 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Perpignan
The best time to visit Perpignan is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 72 mm of precipitation.
Perpignan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Perpignan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Perpignan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Perpignan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Perpignan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Perpignan for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Perpignan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Perpignan: score 98 against 82. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 98better |
| Day high | 21° | 27° |
| Night low | 13° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
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
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Perpignan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January11° · 5 h
In January, Perpignan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 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 Perpignan.
Perpignan in January59February13° · 6 h
In February, Perpignan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in February73March16° · 7 h
In March, Perpignan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in March86April18° · 7 h
In April, Perpignan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in April89May22° · 8 h
In May, Perpignan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 Perpignan.
Perpignan in May98June27° · 9 h
In June, Perpignan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in June87July29° · 10 h
In July, Perpignan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in July84August29° · 9 h
In August, Perpignan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in August90September25° · 7 h
In September, Perpignan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in September82October21° · 6 h
In October, Perpignan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in October64November15° · 5 h
In November, Perpignan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Perpignan.
Perpignan in November49December12° · 4 h
In December, Perpignan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Perpignan.
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Perpignan vs. Figueres
In October the holiday weather in Perpignan and Figueres is about equally good (score 82 vs. 82). During the day Figueres is 1 °C cooler than Perpignan.
| in October | Perpignan | Figueres |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Perpignan
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Perpignan 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.
Perpignan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,010 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 Perpignan
When is the best time to visit Perpignan?
The best time to visit Perpignan 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 Perpignan?
August 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 Perpignan?
The wettest month is October with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Perpignan get?
Perpignan gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Perpignan in?
Perpignan uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Perpignan?
A nonstop flight from London to Perpignan takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Perpignan?
Perpignan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 47.
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