Carcassonne
A double-walled medieval citadel that looks lifted from a storybook and mostly is, ramparts you can walk the entire circuit of before lunch, and a cassoulet the whole region claims to have invented first.
The best time to visit Carcassonne is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 23:42 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 64°F · rain 2.6in · 13.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | 64mm2.5in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| February | 14°C56°F | 37mm1.5in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| March | 15°C59°F | 52mm2.0in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 18°C64°F | 65mm2.6in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 22°C71°F | 68mm2.7in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C81°F | 43mm1.7in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C86°F | 28mm1.1in | 15.1h15.1h | |
| August | 30°C86°F | 24mm0.9in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 67mm2.6in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 52mm2.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| November | 14°C58°F | 88mm3.5in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 12°C54°F | 74mm2.9in | 9.0h9.0h |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- French
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Carcassonne?
The best time to visit Carcassonne is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).
How warm does Carcassonne get?
Typical daytime highs in Carcassonne are Mar–May 18°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (53°F).
Is Carcassonne expensive?
On the ground, Carcassonne is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Carcassonne good for?
Carcassonne is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace.
