What’s the climate like in the Ardèche?
The current climate of the Ardèche features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Ardèche in recent years was 41°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2021.
On average, the Ardèche gets 884 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 18 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of France? Check out the weather and climate in places like Paris, Côte d'Azur, or have a look at other destinations in France.
Best time to visit the Ardèche?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to the Ardèche is April through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit the Ardèche. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of the Ardèche
The climate table of the Ardèche shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 84 | 71 | 54 | 61 | 58 | 63 | 29 | 45 | 79 | 136 | 138 | 66 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,9 | 2,6 | 1,3 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,7 | 2,5 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in January
- Precipitation*: 884 mm per year, averaging 74 mm per month
- Snowfall: 18 cm per year
- Driest months: 29 mm in July, 45 mm in August and 54 mm in March
- Wettest months: 138 mm in November, 136 mm in October and 84 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in the Ardèche
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the Ardèche, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Ardèche
This graph shows how much precipitation the Ardèche, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in the Ardèche
This graph shows how much snow the Ardèche, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in the Ardèche
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Ardèche, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Ardèche
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the Ardèche, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Ardèche
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the Ardèche, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in the Ardèche
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in the Ardèche, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in the Ardèche by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Ardèche. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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