Best time to visit Reims
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Reims
21 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Reims).
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Veuve Clicquot Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne - 2
Winery visit and tasting tour in the vineyards - 3
Private Full Day Tour - Visit of 3 Champagne Growers from Reims. - 4
Moet et Chandon Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne - 5
Private Bastogne War Museum, Battlefields and Barracks Tour - 6
10 Hours Private Tour to World War 1 Sites at Verdun - 7
Full day Moet and Chandon family grower in Reims or Epernay - 8
Small Group - Half Day Champagne Tour - Visit of 2 Small Producers/Growers - 9
Reims or Epernay: Full day Champagne Mumm, family grower & lunch - 10
Reims or Epernay: Full day Veuve Clicquot family grower & lunch - 11
From Reims Full day Electric bike Champagne and lunch - 12
Full Day Champagne Pommery Small Group Tour - 13
Day trip by van in Champagne small group of 8 - 14
Discover Champagne in half a day in a Van - 15
Private Champagne tour, family growers and lunch - 16
Private tour: Full Day Veuve Clicquot to Reims or Epernay region - 17
Verdun WWI Battle Site Region Full Day Private Tour - 18
Reims afternoon tour Champagne and family growers - 19
Ruinart Wine Tasting and Private Tour in Champagne - 20
Best Intro to Reims in 2 hours with a Local - 21
Private Full Day Tour with 2 Boutique Grower Champagne Houses
Last refreshed 2026-06-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Reims (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Reims's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1–7 | 3 | 13 | 159 | 12.2 | 83% | 21 | 87 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 4–10 | 6 | 11 | 139 | 12.6 | 75% | 24 | 104 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Mar | 4–12 | 9 | 13 | 153 | 11.8 | 67% | 21 | 178 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 5–15 | 12 | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 59% | 19 | 226 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 9–19 | 17 | 11 | 133 | 12.1 | 60% | 19 | 265 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 13–23 | 22 | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 59% | 16 | 262 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 14–24 | 24 | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 57% | 18 | 268 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 15–25 | 25 | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 58% | 17 | 253 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 12–22 | 21 | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 63% | 17 | 208 | 4 | Peak | 8 |
| Oct | 10–17 | 15 | 14 | 149 | 10.6 | 75% | 20 | 152 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | 5–10 | 8 | 12 | 123 | 10.3 | 82% | 19 | 99 | 1 | Peak | 5 |
| Dec | 3–7 | 4 | 15 | 165 | 11.0 | 86% | 21 | 62 | 1 | Busy | 3 |
UV Index in Reims by Month
UV index in Reims peaks at 6 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
September
8/1012–22°C · 9 rain days (100h) · 208 sun hours · 63% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
8/1013–23°C · 10 rain days (112h) · 262 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
8/1014–24°C · 10 rain days (117h) · 268 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
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January
4/101–7°C (feels 3°C) · 13 rain days (159h) · 87 sun hours · 83% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
4/104–10°C (feels 6°C) · 11 rain days (139h) · 104 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/104–12°C (feels 9°C) · 13 rain days (153h) · 178 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
7/105–15°C (feels 12°C) · 10 rain days (116h) · 226 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
May
7/109–19°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (133h) · 265 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
August
8/1015–25°C · 10 rain days (112h) · 253 sun hours · 58% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
6/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 14 rain days (149h) · 152 sun hours · 75% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
5/105–10°C (feels 8°C) · 12 rain days (123h) · 99 sun hours · 82% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/103–7°C (feels 4°C) · 15 rain days (165h) · 62 sun hours · 86% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Reims
When is the best time to visit Reims?
September is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 12–22°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, July.
What is the worst time to visit Reims?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 3–7°C (15 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Reims?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Reims have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 8) and July (climate 8/10, crowd index 16) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Reims by month?
UV peaks at 6 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 5, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Reims in June?
June is the peak UV month in Reims, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Reims on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Reims bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.