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The Weather in Aveyron

Generally the area enjoys a near Mediterranean climate. The summers are warm and dry with occasional rain and thunderstorms. The winters have average temperatures of 10°C in December and January.

Hours of Sunshine

On average there are 2163 hours of sunshine per year.

(Lille 1600, Paris 1796, Lyon 1976, Toulouse2047)

Temperatures

Temperatures can go above 30°C at the height of summer with warm nights. All our properties have heavy stone walls which tend to keep the internal temperatures much cooler. The Spring and Autumn bring long periods of clear blue skies but with chilly nights and during the winter the night time temperatures regularly drop well below freezing.

Average daily temperatures °C

Afternoon
Peak
12 11.5 14.5 20 22 26 28 27 26 22 14.5 13
South West France 12 11.5 14.5 18 18.5 24 26.5 25.5 23.5 18.5 14.5 13
London 6 7 10 13 17 20 22 21 19 14 10 7
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec