The best time to visit Toulouse is May, June, September and October, when average highs land in the comfortable low-to-mid twenties and the sky stays bright. June reaches an average high of 26.2 °C with 11 rain days and 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, while October eases to 20.5 °C with just 9 rain days. July and August are peak season, hot and busy with school-holiday crowds. Winter is the quiet low season, cool and grey with the fewest sunshine hours.
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Toulouse month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3 °C | 2.6 °C | 11 | 5.1 h |
| February | 12.4 °C | 4.1 °C | 9 | 6.9 h |
| March | 14.5 °C | 5.7 °C | 12 | 8.5 h |
| April | 17.6 °C | 8 °C | 12 | 9.3 h |
| May | 21.1 °C | 11.3 °C | 13 | 10.6 h |
| June | 26.2 °C | 15.9 °C | 11 | 11.4 h |
| July | 28.7 °C | 17.8 °C | 7 | 11.9 h |
| August | 29.4 °C | 17.9 °C | 7 | 11.7 h |
| September | 25 °C | 14.8 °C | 9 | 9.9 h |
| October | 20.5 °C | 11.6 °C | 9 | 7.7 h |
| November | 13.9 °C | 6.7 °C | 13 | 6.3 h |
| December | 11.1 °C | 4.5 °C | 11 | 5 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Excellent from May, when the terraces around Place du Capitole come alive.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is a highlight; July and August suit those who don't mind heat and busy streets.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are ideal for warm, uncrowded sightseeing.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Best for city-break travellers who want museums, markets and no crowds.
Notable events
- June
- Rio Loco world music festival
- July–August
- Toulouse d'Été summer concert series
- 14 July
- Bastille Day celebrations
- December
- Christmas market on Place du Capitole
Frequently asked
Is Toulouse too hot in August?
August is the hottest month, with an average high of 29.4 °C. It is warm but dry, with only 7 rain days and 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, so it's manageable if you plan around the midday heat.
What is the rainiest month in Toulouse?
May and November each see 13 rain days, the most of the year. May stays sunny with 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, while November is greyer at 6.3 hours.
Is winter worth visiting?
Winter is quiet and cool, with an average high of 9.3 °C in January and just 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It suits travellers after indoor culture and the December Christmas market rather than terrace weather.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Toulouse — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.