Best Time to Visit Carcassonne
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.
Jul is warmest (28.1°C high); Oct is rainiest (79 mm).
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Carcassonne weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7 | 3 | 64 | 2.5 | 9.1 |
| Feb | 11.3 | 3.7 | 63 | 3.9 | 10.3 |
| Mar | 14.1 | 5.2 | 60 | 5.9 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 16.4 | 7.2 | 66 | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| May | 20.5 | 10.9 | 66 | 9 | 14.5 |
| Jun | 24.5 | 14.2 | 45 | 10.1 | 15.2 |
| Jul | 28.1 | 16.7 | 24 | 10.5 | 14.9 |
| Aug | 27.7 | 16.8 | 41 | 9.2 | 13.8 |
| Sep | 24.1 | 13.7 | 52 | 7 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 18.8 | 10.4 | 79 | 4.5 | 10.8 |
| Nov | 13.4 | 6.2 | 58 | 2.8 | 9.5 |
| Dec | 10.6 | 4 | 73 | 2.1 | 8.8 |
Daylight ranges from 8.8 hours in Dec to 15.2 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugSep
Beaches: JulAugJunSep
Hiking: JunJulSepAug
Sightseeing: JulJunAugSep
Carcassonne quick facts
- Population
- 49,600
- Elevation
- 113 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C, E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
- Nearest airport
- TLS · 92 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carcassonne?
Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 79 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 28.1°C.
Where to stay
See Carcassonne hotels · Book Carcassonne tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), 92 km from Carcassonne. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Toulouse — 85 km, 1.4 hr drive · Arles — 191 km, 3.1 hr drive · Barcelona — 204 km, 3.3 hr drive · Marseille — 246 km, 4 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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