Orléans climate
Orléans (Centre-Val de Loire, France) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 665 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Orléans climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | 032 | 338 | 542.1 | 15 |
| Feb | 846 | 032 | 439 | 471.8 | 13 |
| Mar | 1253 | 236 | 745 | 522.1 | 8 |
| Apr | 1661 | 541 | 1051 | 451.8 | 2 |
| May | 1967 | 948 | 1457 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2374 | 1254 | 1864 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 2678 | 1457 | 2068 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2578 | 1457 | 2067 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2271 | 1051 | 1661 | 411.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 1762 | 745 | 1254 | 642.5 | 1 |
| Nov | 1151 | 439 | 745 | 622.4 | 4 |
| Dec | 744 | 134 | 439 | 652.6 | 13 |
| Year | 2678 | 032 | 1152 | 66526 | 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 | 92% | 74% | 1.1 | 8:48 |
| Feb | 87% | 69% | 1.9 | 10:09 |
| Mar | 82% | 64% | 3.1 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 77% | 62% | 4.6 | 13:35 |
| May | 77% | 66% | 5.3 | 15:08 |
| Jun | 75% | 63% | 5.9 | 16:00 |
| Jul | 70% | 58% | 5.8 | 15:39 |
| Aug | 70% | 58% | 5.0 | 14:17 |
| Sep | 73% | 55% | 3.9 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 83% | 67% | 2.3 | 10:44 |
| Nov | 90% | 72% | 1.3 | 9:11 |
| Dec | 93% | 72% | 0.9 | 8:24 |
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 Orléans is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C78 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.6 °C29.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 665 mm26 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (67 mm2.6 in), the driest is September (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in August to 93% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.4 hours in December to 16.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Orléans
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 41 mm1.6 in to 67 mm2.6 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 Orléans
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 8 °C46 °F, lows 032 to 1 °C34 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1253 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 236 to 9 °C48 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2374 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C57 °F, about 56 mm2.2 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 °C71 °F, lows 439 to 10 °C51 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Orléans compares
Compared with Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, about 97 km to the north, Orléans is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.3 °C2.4 °F warmer).
Of the 36 places in France covered by World Climates, Orléans is the 21st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 31st 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: Bonn (Germany, Cfb), Mönchengladbach (Germany, Cfb) and Antwerp (Belgium, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 97 km · 10 °C51 °F · 672 mm26 in
- Tours 106 km · 12 °C53 °F · 698 mm27 in
- Paris 111 km · 11 °C52 °F · 662 mm26 in
- Cergy-Pontoise 127 km · 11 °C52 °F · 672 mm26 in
- Le Mans 127 km · 12 °C53 °F · 707 mm28 in
- Rouen 181 km · 11 °C52 °F · 750 mm30 in
- Angers 190 km · 12 °C53 °F · 714 mm28 in
- Reims 218 km · 11 °C51 °F · 740 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Orléans?
July is the warmest month in Orléans, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Orléans?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Orléans?
May is the wettest month with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Orléans?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–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.