February · France
Best time to visit Carcassonne in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Carcassonne in February
Average temperature 7°C, 30 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Carcassonne scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Carcassonne's double-walled citadel is Europe's largest surviving medieval fortress town.
February in Carcassonne: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 7°C (45°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Carcassonne — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Carcassonne in February?
- In February, Carcassonne averages 7°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Carcassonne?
- February earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Carcassonne in February?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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