Reims climate
Reims (Grand Est, France) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 740 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Reims climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | 031 | 236 | 652.5 | 16 |
| Feb | 744 | −131 | 337 | 592.3 | 15 |
| Mar | 1151 | 235 | 643 | 582.3 | 10 |
| Apr | 1560 | 540 | 1050 | 441.7 | 3 |
| May | 1966 | 847 | 1456 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 2476 | 1457 | 1966 | 622.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 2475 | 1356 | 1966 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2169 | 1050 | 1559 | 471.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 1660 | 744 | 1152 | 622.4 | 1 |
| Nov | 1049 | 338 | 644 | 642.5 | 4 |
| Dec | 642 | 133 | 338 | 803.1 | 14 |
| Year | 2476 | −131 | 1151 | 74029 | 63 |
“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% | 79% | 0.9 | 8:37 |
| Feb | 90% | 75% | 1.6 | 10:04 |
| Mar | 85% | 67% | 2.8 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 79% | 64% | 4.4 | 13:39 |
| May | 79% | 70% | 5.1 | 15:18 |
| Jun | 77% | 67% | 5.6 | 16:13 |
| Jul | 74% | 65% | 5.4 | 15:50 |
| Aug | 74% | 67% | 4.6 | 14:23 |
| Sep | 77% | 61% | 3.5 | 12:31 |
| Oct | 85% | 70% | 2.0 | 10:40 |
| Nov | 92% | 79% | 1.0 | 9:02 |
| Dec | 94% | 80% | 0.7 | 8:12 |
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 Reims is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.7 °C30.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 740 mm29 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is December (80 mm3.1 in), the driest is April (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in July to 94% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) 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 8.2 hours in December to 16.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Reims
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 47 mm1.9 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °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 Reims
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 7 °C44 °F, lows −131 to 1 °C33 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1151 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 235 to 8 °C47 °F, about 56 mm2.2 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 2272 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C57 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1049 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 338 to 10 °C50 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Reims compares
Compared with Paris, about 131 km to the west, Reims is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler and receives 12% more precipitation (740 mm29 in vs 662 mm26 in). The difference is largest in February (1 °C1.7 °F cooler).
Of the 36 places in France covered by World Climates, Reims is the 33rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 19th 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: Maastricht (The Netherlands, Cfb), Leuven (Belgium, Cfb) and Mönchengladbach (Germany, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Paris 131 km · 11 °C52 °F · 662 mm26 in
- Charleroi 131 km · 10 °C50 °F · 776 mm31 in
- Amiens 143 km · 11 °C51 °F · 749 mm29 in
- Cergy-Pontoise 144 km · 11 °C52 °F · 672 mm26 in
- Namur 147 km · 10 °C50 °F · 808 mm32 in
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 156 km · 10 °C51 °F · 672 mm26 in
- Metz 157 km · 10 °C51 °F · 752 mm30 in
- Luxembourg 157 km · 10 °C49 °F · 770 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Reims?
July is the warmest month in Reims, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Reims?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Reims?
December is the wettest month with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Reims?
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.