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Le Mans, Pays de la Loire Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Le Mans, Pays de la Loire?
Le Mans, Pays de la Loire gets 744 mm of precipitation a year over about 200 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 24°C) and February the coldest (average low 2°C).
Oceanic climate
Le Mans, Pays de la Loire has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 7°C in January to 24°C in July. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 8° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 16° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 23° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 16° |
How much rain does Le Mans get?
Le Mans gets 744 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 200 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 93% of France.
December is the wettest month, with 88 mm. April is the driest, with 50 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 21.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 28 days, to August 13, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Le Mans got 584 mm of rain, against a normal of 744 mm for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 143 mm.
Le Mans weather by month
Le Mans weather in January
In January, Le Mans averages a high of 7°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 18°C (2003) and the record low is -17°C (1985).
Le Mans weather in February
In February, Le Mans averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 20°C (2019) and the record low is -13°C (2012).
Le Mans weather in March
In March, Le Mans averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 23°C (2021) and the record low is -9°C (2005).
Le Mans weather in April
In April, Le Mans averages a high of 15°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 28°C (2018) and the record low is -4°C (1970).
Le Mans weather in May
In May, Le Mans averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2026) and the record low is -2°C (1979). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Le Mans weather in June
In June, Le Mans averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 2°C (1989). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Le Mans weather in July
In July, Le Mans averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2019) and the record low is 4°C (1984). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Le Mans weather in August
In August, Le Mans averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 2°C (1974). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Le Mans weather in September
In September, Le Mans averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is 0°C (1977). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Le Mans weather in October
In October, Le Mans averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 28°C (2011) and the record low is -5°C (1997).
Le Mans weather in November
In November, Le Mans averages a high of 11°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 21°C (2015) and the record low is -8°C (1993).
Le Mans weather in December
In December, Le Mans averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 17°C (2000) and the record low is -16°C (1970).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Le Mans
July is the sunniest month in Le Mans, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 20%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 35% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Le Mans is cloudier than 66% of France.
Humidity peaks in December at 89% and is lowest in July at 64%.
Le Mans has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Le Mans is cooler than 68% of France.
First and last freeze in Le Mans
The first fall freeze in Le Mans typically comes around November 3, and the last spring freeze around April 17. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 200 days.
Le Mans weather records
These records cover ALENCON-VALFRAMBERT during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Le Mans station is 41°C, on June 23, 2026. The coldest is -17°C, on January 8, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 70 mm of precipitation, on June 11, 2018.
37 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Le Mans
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 6°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 7° | 75 mm | 19 | 88% | 24% | 18° | -17° |
| February | 2° | 8° | 57 mm | 17 | 82% | 29% | 20° | -13° |
| March | 3° | 12° | 53 mm | 16 | 74% | 34% | 23° | -9° |
| April | 5° | 15° | 50 mm | 16 | 68% | 41% | 28° | -4° |
| May | 8° | 18° | 62 mm | 15 | 69% | 40% | 33° | -2° |
| June | 11° | 22° | 55 mm | 13 | 68% | 42% | 41° | 2° |
| July | 13° | 24° | 51 mm | 12 | 64% | 44% | 40° | 4° |
| August | 13° | 24° | 51 mm | 14 | 67% | 42% | 39° | 2° |
| September | 10° | 21° | 55 mm | 16 | 73% | 43% | 34° | 0° |
| October | 8° | 16° | 72 mm | 21 | 83% | 31% | 28° | -5° |
| November | 4° | 11° | 76 mm | 21 | 88% | 31% | 21° | -8° |
| December | 2° | 8° | 88 mm | 21 | 89% | 20% | 17° | -16° |
Station: ALENCON-VALFRAMBERT, 50 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.
Le Mans climate questions
How much rain does Le Mans get?
Le Mans gets 744 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 200 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Le Mans?
December is the wettest month in Le Mans, with 88 mm. April is the driest, with 50 mm.
How many rainy days does Le Mans have a year?
Le Mans has about 200 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 21.
What is the hottest month in Le Mans?
July is the warmest month in Le Mans, with an average high of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Le Mans?
February is the coldest month in Le Mans, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Le Mans?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Le Mans station is 41°C, set on June 23, 2026. The record low is -17°C, on January 8, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Le Mans?
July is the sunniest month in Le Mans, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Le Mans?
The first fall freeze in Le Mans typically comes around November 3. The last spring freeze is around April 17.
What is the best time to visit Le Mans?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
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