Limoges climate
Limoges (New Aquitaine, France) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 871 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Limoges climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | 033 | 338 | 823.2 | 14 |
| Feb | 745 | 032 | 438 | 592.3 | 13 |
| Mar | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 753.0 | 8 |
| Apr | 1559 | 541 | 1050 | 742.9 | 2 |
| May | 1865 | 947 | 1356 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1254 | 1864 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 2678 | 1458 | 2068 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2272 | 1151 | 1762 | 522.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1763 | 846 | 1254 | 783.1 | 1 |
| Nov | 1151 | 439 | 745 | 813.2 | 6 |
| Dec | 745 | 134 | 439 | 843.3 | 12 |
| Year | 2679 | 032 | 1152 | 87134 | 55 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93% | 74% | 1.3 | 9:02 |
| Feb | 89% | 66% | 2.2 | 10:18 |
| Mar | 85% | 64% | 3.4 | 11:46 |
| Apr | 82% | 65% | 4.5 | 13:28 |
| May | 81% | 67% | 5.3 | 14:55 |
| Jun | 77% | 59% | 6.2 | 15:42 |
| Jul | 69% | 53% | 6.1 | 15:23 |
| Aug | 65% | 53% | 5.3 | 14:07 |
| Sep | 68% | 52% | 4.2 | 12:28 |
| Oct | 81% | 63% | 2.6 | 10:50 |
| Nov | 90% | 69% | 1.5 | 9:23 |
| Dec | 92% | 69% | 1.2 | 8:41 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Limoges is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C79 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows 0 °C33 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.8 °C30.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 871 mm34 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (88 mm3.5 in), the driest is September (52 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in August to 93% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 52%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 12 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.7 hours in December to 15.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Limoges
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 52 mm2.1 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Limoges
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 7 °C45 °F, lows 032 to 1 °C34 °F, about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 236 to 9 °C47 °F, about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2373 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C58 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1151 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 439 to 11 °C51 °F, about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Limoges compares
Compared with Clermont-Ferrand, about 143 km to the east, Limoges has practically the same average temperature and receives 24% more precipitation (871 mm34 in vs 700 mm28 in). The difference is largest in January (0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer).
Of the 36 places in France covered by World Climates, Limoges is the 20th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the France climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Liège (Belgium, Cfb), Bonn (Germany, Cfb) and Düsseldorf (Germany, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Clermont-Ferrand 143 km · 11 °C52 °F · 700 mm28 in
- Tours 178 km · 12 °C53 °F · 698 mm27 in
- Bordeaux 181 km · 14 °C56 °F · 749 mm29 in
- Angers 228 km · 12 °C53 °F · 714 mm28 in
- Orléans 235 km · 11 °C52 °F · 665 mm26 in
- Saint-Étienne 248 km · 11 °C51 °F · 695 mm27 in
- Toulouse 248 km · 14 °C57 °F · 784 mm31 in
- Le Mans 254 km · 12 °C53 °F · 707 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Limoges?
August is the warmest month in Limoges, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Limoges?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Limoges?
May is the wettest month with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 52 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Limoges?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.