When to go to Lourdes?
In the foothills of the Pyrenees, Lourdes gathers around its sanctuaries and the grotto of Massabielle, where candles burn in the half-light. Above the town, the fortified castle holds the Pyrenean museum and its collections of mountain crafts, costume and shepherds' tools. The Pic du Jer funicular climbs to a ridge with the whole range spread out beyond.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Lourdes, aim for July to September.
See also: Where to go in July? · Where to go in August? · Where to go in September?
Month-by-month weather in Lourdes
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 | 115 | 5 | 50 |
| February | 6.8 | 86 | 6 | 54 |
| March | 7.8 | 104 | 9 | 55 |
| April | 8.5 | 94 | 11 | 58 |
| May | 10.3 | 104 | 14 | 65 |
| June | 9.5 | 108 | 18 | 64 |
| July | 9.6 | 49 | 20 | 72 |
| August | 10.4 | 70 | 20 | 74 |
| September | 9.4 | 90 | 17 | 67 |
| October | 7.3 | 109 | 16 | 57 |
| November | 5.7 | 145 | 10 | 46 |
| December | 5.4 | 107 | 7 | 48 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Lourdes, the sunniest month is August, and the driest is July (about 49 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 1,181 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Lourdes?
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Grotto of Massabielle
- Pic du Jer (funicular)
- Castle – Pyrenean Museum
Practical info
- Country: France (Hautes-Pyrénées)
- Airport: Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées (LDE)
- Station: Lourdes
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