When to go to Carcassonne?
Up on the battlements, it is hard to tell whether visitors came for the walled city or for a starring role in their own medieval film. The ramparts have withstood far worse than melting ice creams and postcards forgotten in coat pockets. St Nazaire's Basilica, for its part, murmurs prayers — or possibly apologies to whoever is now lost in the lanes below.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Carcassonne, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Carcassonne
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7 | 55 | 6 | 53 |
| February | 7.3 | 42 | 9 | 59 |
| March | 8.1 | 66 | 11 | 59 |
| April | 9.3 | 73 | 13 | 64 |
| May | 11.3 | 65 | 17 | 74 |
| June | 11.8 | 48 | 22 | 80 |
| July | 12.9 | 24 | 25 | 87 |
| August | 12.1 | 12 | 25 | 88 |
| September | 9.8 | 44 | 20 | 74 |
| October | 7.5 | 47 | 18 | 63 |
| November | 6.6 | 62 | 12 | 56 |
| December | 5.2 | 35 | 8 | 53 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Carcassonne, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 12 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 25°C). Over the year, an average of 572 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Carcassonne?
- Medieval town and ramparts (UNESCO)
- Château Comtal
- Saint-Nazaire Basilica
- Old bridge and Bastide Saint-Louis
Practical info
- Country: France (Aude)
- Station: Carcassonne
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