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Clermont-Ferrand, Rhône-Alpes Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Clermont-Ferrand, Rhône-Alpes?
Clermont-Ferrand, Rhône-Alpes gets 563 mm of precipitation a year over about 140 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).
Oceanic climate
Clermont-Ferrand, Rhône-Alpes has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 8°C in January to 27°C in July. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 1° | 9° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 17° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 26° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 17° |
How much rain does Clermont-Ferrand get?
Clermont-Ferrand gets 563 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 140 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 73% of France.
June is the wettest month, with 68 mm. February is the driest, with 19 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to October 13, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Clermont-Ferrand got 395 mm of rain, against a normal of 563 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 74 mm.
Clermont-Ferrand weather by month
Clermont-Ferrand weather in January
In January, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2002) and the record low is -23°C (1971).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in February
In February, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 24°C (2026) and the record low is -17°C (2012).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in March
In March, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 14°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (2001) and the record low is -12°C (2005).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in April
In April, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2005) and the record low is -7°C (2003).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in May
In May, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2012) and the record low is -3°C (1976). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Clermont-Ferrand weather in June
In June, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 1°C (1975).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in July
In July, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (1983) and the record low is 4°C (1975).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in August
In August, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2023) and the record low is 2°C (1980).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in September
In September, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (1987) and the record low is -2°C (2002). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Clermont-Ferrand weather in October
In October, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is -9°C (1997). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Clermont-Ferrand weather in November
In November, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 24°C (2014) and the record low is -12°C (1993).
Clermont-Ferrand weather in December
In December, Clermont-Ferrand averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (1989) and the record low is -14°C (1980).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Clermont-Ferrand
July is the sunniest month in Clermont-Ferrand, with estimated sunshine of 52% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 26%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 37% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Clermont-Ferrand is cloudier than 52% of France.
Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in April at 67%.
Clermont-Ferrand has about 11 days a year above 32°C. Clermont-Ferrand is hotter than 85% of France.
First and last freeze in Clermont-Ferrand
The first fall freeze in Clermont-Ferrand typically comes around October 25, and the last spring freeze around April 20. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 188 days.
Clermont-Ferrand weather records
These records cover CLERMONT-FERRAND during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Clermont-Ferrand station is 41°C, on June 26, 2019. The coldest is -23°C, on January 5, 1971.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 76 mm of precipitation, on June 26, 2022.
44 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Clermont-Ferrand
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 9°C and lows near 1°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 6°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 14°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | 8° | 27 mm | 12 | 82% | 26% | 22° | -23° |
| February | 1° | 9° | 19 mm | 10 | 75% | 33% | 24° | -17° |
| March | 3° | 14° | 26 mm | 11 | 69% | 37% | 27° | -12° |
| April | 5° | 17° | 51 mm | 13 | 67% | 36% | 29° | -7° |
| May | 9° | 21° | 67 mm | 14 | 72% | 38% | 33° | -3° |
| June | 13° | 24° | 68 mm | 12 | 72% | 39% | 41° | 1° |
| July | 14° | 27° | 63 mm | 11 | 68% | 52% | 41° | 4° |
| August | 14° | 27° | 62 mm | 10 | 68% | 48% | 41° | 2° |
| September | 11° | 23° | 57 mm | 11 | 72% | 45% | 37° | -2° |
| October | 8° | 18° | 49 mm | 13 | 77% | 31% | 33° | -9° |
| November | 4° | 12° | 46 mm | 13 | 84% | 28% | 24° | -12° |
| December | 1° | 9° | 29 mm | 12 | 84% | 28% | 21° | -14° |
Station: CLERMONT-FERRAND, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Clermont-Ferrand climate questions
How much rain does Clermont-Ferrand get?
Clermont-Ferrand gets 563 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 140 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Clermont-Ferrand?
June is the wettest month in Clermont-Ferrand, with 68 mm. February is the driest, with 19 mm.
How many rainy days does Clermont-Ferrand have a year?
Clermont-Ferrand has about 140 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Clermont-Ferrand?
July is the warmest month in Clermont-Ferrand, with an average high of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Clermont-Ferrand?
January is the coldest month in Clermont-Ferrand, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Clermont-Ferrand?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Clermont-Ferrand station is 41°C, set on June 26, 2019. The record low is -23°C, on January 5, 1971.
What is the sunniest month in Clermont-Ferrand?
July is the sunniest month in Clermont-Ferrand, with estimated sunshine of 52% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Clermont-Ferrand?
The first fall freeze in Clermont-Ferrand typically comes around October 25. The last spring freeze is around April 20.
What is the best time to visit Clermont-Ferrand?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.