Best Time to Visit Fontainebleau
Best time: Jun, Aug, Jul, Sep.
Aug is warmest (23.9°C high); May is rainiest (62 mm).
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Fontainebleau weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 | 0.7 | 52 | 1.5 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 7.2 | 0.5 | 48 | 2.7 | 9.9 |
| Mar | 11.1 | 2.8 | 48 | 4.8 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 14.2 | 4.6 | 48 | 6.9 | 13.4 |
| May | 18.3 | 8.6 | 62 | 8.5 | 15 |
| Jun | 21.1 | 11.5 | 55 | 9.2 | 15.9 |
| Jul | 23.8 | 13.4 | 55 | 9 | 15.5 |
| Aug | 23.9 | 13.1 | 46 | 7.8 | 14.1 |
| Sep | 20 | 10.3 | 55 | 5.8 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 15.2 | 7.4 | 58 | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Nov | 9.8 | 3.4 | 54 | 1.8 | 8.9 |
| Dec | 6.9 | 1.7 | 55 | 1.2 | 8.1 |
Daylight ranges from 8.1 hours in Dec to 15.9 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JunAugJulSep
Beaches: AugJulJun
Hiking: AugJunJulApr
Sightseeing: JunAugJulMay
Fontainebleau quick facts
- Population
- 19,717
- Elevation
- 84 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C, E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
- Nearest airport
- ORY · 44 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fontainebleau?
Jun, Aug, Jul, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
May, about 62 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 23.9°C.
Where to stay
See Fontainebleau hotels · Book Fontainebleau tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 44 km from Fontainebleau. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Paris — 56 km, 55 min drive · Reims — 136 km, 2.2 hr drive · Rouen — 164 km, 2.7 hr drive · Dijon — 211 km, 3.4 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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