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Perpignan, Occitanie Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Perpignan, Occitanie?
Perpignan, Occitanie gets 578 mm of precipitation a year over about 92 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low 4°C).
Mediterranean climate
Perpignan, Occitanie has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 13°C in January to 30°C in July. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 5° | 13° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 10° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 19° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 12° | 21° |
How much rain does Perpignan get?
Perpignan gets 578 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 92 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 95% of France.
October is the wettest month, with 82 mm. July is the driest, with 15 mm. April has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 51 days, to July 30, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Perpignan got 787 mm of rain, against a normal of 578 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 269 mm.
Perpignan weather by month
Perpignan weather in January
In January, Perpignan averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 60 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 24°C (2024) and the record low is -8°C (1985).
Perpignan weather in February
In February, Perpignan averages a high of 13°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 26°C (2020) and the record low is -6°C (2010).
Perpignan weather in March
In March, Perpignan averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (1997) and the record low is -6°C (1971).
Perpignan weather in April
In April, Perpignan averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2011) and the record low is 0°C (1977). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Perpignan weather in May
In May, Perpignan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 2°C (1977). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Perpignan weather in June
In June, Perpignan averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2019) and the record low is 7°C (1978).
Perpignan weather in July
In July, Perpignan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 12°C (1972).
Perpignan weather in August
In August, Perpignan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2025) and the record low is 11°C (1992).
Perpignan weather in September
In September, Perpignan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (1983) and the record low is 6°C (1984). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Perpignan weather in October
In October, Perpignan averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (1985) and the record low is 1°C (1973).
Perpignan weather in November
In November, Perpignan averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (1970) and the record low is -6°C (1998).
Perpignan weather in December
In December, Perpignan averages a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 23°C (1985) and the record low is -6°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Perpignan
July is the sunniest month in Perpignan, with estimated sunshine of 68% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest, at 40%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 49% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Perpignan is sunnier than 87% of France.
Humidity peaks in December at 74% and is lowest in July at 53%.
Perpignan has about 15 days a year above 32°C. Perpignan is hotter than 94% of France.
First and last freeze in Perpignan
The first fall freeze in Perpignan typically comes around December 3, and the last spring freeze around February 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 288 days.
Perpignan weather records
These records cover PERPIGNAN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Perpignan station is 42°C, on June 28, 2019. The coldest is -8°C, on January 15, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 222 mm of precipitation, on November 12, 1999.
33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Perpignan
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 5°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 12°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | 13° | 60 mm | 9 | 70% | 49% | 24° | -8° |
| February | 5° | 13° | 41 mm | 7 | 67% | 49% | 26° | -6° |
| March | 8° | 17° | 52 mm | 8 | 66% | 42% | 28° | -6° |
| April | 9° | 19° | 66 mm | 10 | 60% | 47% | 32° | 0° |
| May | 13° | 22° | 45 mm | 9 | 60% | 46% | 37° | 2° |
| June | 17° | 27° | 24 mm | 6 | 57% | 48% | 42° | 7° |
| July | 20° | 29° | 15 mm | 4 | 53% | 68% | 41° | 12° |
| August | 19° | 29° | 23 mm | 5 | 54% | 63% | 41° | 11° |
| September | 16° | 26° | 43 mm | 7 | 63% | 49% | 37° | 6° |
| October | 13° | 21° | 82 mm | 10 | 71% | 40% | 34° | 1° |
| November | 8° | 16° | 73 mm | 10 | 72% | 45% | 27° | -6° |
| December | 6° | 13° | 55 mm | 8 | 74% | 45% | 23° | -6° |
Station: PERPIGNAN, 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.
Perpignan climate questions
How much rain does Perpignan get?
Perpignan gets 578 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 92 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Perpignan?
October is the wettest month in Perpignan, with 82 mm. July is the driest, with 15 mm.
How many rainy days does Perpignan have a year?
Perpignan has about 92 days with measurable rain in an average year. April has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Perpignan?
July is the warmest month in Perpignan, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Perpignan?
January is the coldest month in Perpignan, with an average low of 4°C.
What is the record high temperature in Perpignan?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Perpignan station is 42°C, set on June 28, 2019. The record low is -8°C, on January 15, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Perpignan?
July is the sunniest month in Perpignan, with estimated sunshine of 68% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Perpignan?
The first fall freeze in Perpignan typically comes around December 3. The last spring freeze is around February 18.
What is the best time to visit Perpignan?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.