🇫🇷 Montpellier vs Paris 🇫🇷

Montpellier, France vs Paris, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Montpellier is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Montpellier is drier, with roughly 25 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Montpellier🇫🇷 Paris
Avg annual high20°C16°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (4°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year89114
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, June, September

🇫🇷 Montpellier

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Montpellier or Paris warmer?

Montpellier is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Montpellier or Paris?

Paris is rainier — Montpellier sees about 25 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Montpellier vs Paris?

Montpellier is best around May, September, October; Paris is best around May, June, September.

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