Best time to go to the Languedoc for a perfect weather and where to go?
Julie Parment and Tony Samson last update: 16/04/2024When is the best time to go to the Languedoc?
Although pleasant all year round, the best time to visit the Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean coast extends from April to the end of October. Enjoy the omnipresent sun to make the most of this beautiful region by the Mediterranean Sea!
When to visit Languedoc-Roussillon based on your interests?
- For swimming and lounging on the beach, the best season is summer, between July and late September. The water temperature is then ideal, with averages ranging from 21 to 22°C (72°F) .
- For hiking, it is best to avoid the peak heat of July and August, as the region offers little shade. For perfect weather conditions and comfortable walking, opt for the shoulder seasons: May and June, as well as September and October.
- For visiting without the tourist crowds or for a city break in Montpellier, Nîmes, or Perpignan, it is better not to travel in July and August, which coincide with the high season in Languedoc-Roussillon. For optimal conditions while enjoying tranquility, prefer the shoulder seasons: May-June and September-October.
- For canal boating on the Canal du Midi, the ideal period is from May to October, when rainfall is at its lowest and the sun and warmth are abundant.
- For a themed stay exploring the vineyards, go whenever you like! Local wine producers will always be delighted to welcome you to share their passion and let you taste their excellent wines. But if you want to wander through vineyards with enchanting colors, autumn is a prime season.
Where and when to go based on the weather?
Aude
Narbonne, Port-Leucate, Gruissan...
Camargue
Arles, Grau-du-Roi, La Grande-Motte...
Gard
Nimes, Uzès, Meynes...
Hérault
Montpellier, Le Cap d'Agde, Valras-Plage...
Pyrénées-Orientales
Perpignan, Canet-en-Roussillon, Collioure...
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Best time to travel to Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean by cities
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Climate and Weather in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean
The climate on the Mediterranean coast of Languedoc-Roussillon is of the Mediterranean type, with some exceptions of the mountainous type in the heights of the inland areas.
Overall, the weather in Languedoc-Roussillon along the Mediterranean is characterized by:
- Very significant sunshine throughout the year. With an average of nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, it is one of the best-endowed regions, along with Provence Côte d'Azur and Poitou Charente.
- Regular winds including the famous mistral and tramontane, sometimes joined by the sirocco, which comes straight from North Africa.
- Precipitation occurring in the transitional seasons, most often in the form of short but very violent showers. Thus, more rain falls in Montpellier than in Paris, but on half as many days throughout the year!
Summer on the Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean coast
Located in the extreme south of France, bordering Spain, Languedoc-Roussillon experiences hot and dry summers.
The region is not spared from frequent heatwaves, especially around Perpignan, where the average temperatures during this season are the highest in the country, at 22.3°C.
In July and August, precipitation is almost non-existent, except for a few isolated thunderstorms, and the winds rarely blow.
Autumn on the Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean coast
The climate in Languedoc-Roussillon during autumn is divided into two distinct periods:
- From late September to late October, it's the Indian summer. The beautiful season lingers on, and there's a good chance you can sunbathe and swim during the All Saints' Day holidays.
- From early November onwards, the weather truly begins to change: temperatures drop, and rains can be abundant, with November being the rainiest month of the year in Montpellier and Agde.
Winter on the Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean coast
Winters in Languedoc-Roussillon are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below 6°C (43°F) and reaching around 12°C (54°F) at the warmest part of the day, even up to 15°C (59°F) from early March.
Precipitation remains scarce during this season, and you are likely to have a clear blue sky during your stay in Languedoc-Roussillon.
Only the winds, such as the mistral and the tramontane, can be chilling and suddenly cool the atmosphere.
Spring on the Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean coast
Like autumn, spring in Languedoc-Roussillon is divided into two periods:
- Late March and April are quite rainy and still cool, although the temperatures gradually rise.
- May and June provide a taste of summer with very pleasant temperatures and increasingly rare precipitation.
Temperatures and rainfall in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Montpellier, Arles, Agde, Canet-en-Roussillon and Carnon-Plage, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean
Find out when Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean is high in: April, May, June, July, August and September.
- Very low season in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean: January, February and December.
- Low season in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean: March, October and November.
- High season in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean: April, May, June and September.
- Peak season in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean month by month
Average price for flights to the Languedoc
A return flight between London and Montpellier is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 115 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 74 more for your airline ticket to Montpellier if you go in december.
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Where to go in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Montpellier | 54°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 70°F | 77°F | 83°F | 83°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Arles | 52°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 72°F | 81°F | 86°F | 86°F | 81°F | 70°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Agde | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Canet-en-Roussillon | 54°F | 56°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Carnon-Plage | 54°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 70°F | 77°F | 83°F | 83°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Frontignan | 54°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 70°F | 77°F | 83°F | 83°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Gruissan | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 70°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Le Cap d'Agde | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Narbonne | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 70°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Nimes | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 72°F | 81°F | 86°F | 86°F | 79°F | 70°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Palavas-les-Flots | 54°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 70°F | 77°F | 83°F | 83°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Perpignan | 54°F | 56°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Port-Leucate | 54°F | 56°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
| Valras-Plage | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Vias-Plage | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Aigues-Mortes | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 68°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 76°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Grau-du-Roi | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 68°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 76°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| La Grande-Motte | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 68°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 76°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | 52°F | 54°F | 59°F | 63°F | 68°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 76°F | 68°F | 59°F | 54°F |
| Argelès-sur-Mer | 54°F | 56°F | 59°F | 65°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 70°F | 61°F | 56°F |
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About Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean
What can I do in Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean reliable?
Climate data for Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean allows us to determine the average for each month in Montpellier, Arles, Agde, Canet-en-Roussillon, Carnon-Plage, Frontignan, Gruissan, Le Cap d'Agde, and 59 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.