When is the best time to go to Poitiers?

When is the best time to go to Poitiers? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Poitiers are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June and December


Annual weather in Poitiers

Infographic of the best times to visit Poitiers
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Weather details in Poitiers month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Poitiers for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Poitiers

Poitiers enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Poitiers is 63°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 79°F in august). Annual rainfall is 34.7in, with a minimum of 1.7in in august and a maximum of 4.4in in may.
  • Between january and february the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 49°F and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In march the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 70°F and it rains in march about 2.3in.
  • Between april and june the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 95°F.
  • Between july and october the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 65°F.
  • In november the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 56°F and it rains about 18% of the time in november.
  • In december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Poitiers

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Poitiers: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Poitiers

Find out when Poitiers has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Poitiers

  • Very low season in Poitiers
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March and December.
  • Low season in Poitiers
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April, June, September, October and November.
  • High season in Poitiers
    The number of visitors to Poitiers is high in: May and July.
  • Peak season in Poitiers
    The largest number of tourists visiting Poitiers is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Poitiers month by month



Best time for low prices in Poitiers

Average prices of hotels in Poitiers month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Poitiers. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Poitiers

A return flight between London and Poitiers is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 97 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 81 more for your airline ticket to Poitiers if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in Poitiers

On average, it costs $ 46 per day to hire a car in Poitiers. This price varies by $ 10 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 39 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in may is $ 49.

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