Best time to visit Toulouse
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
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.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Toulouse
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Toulouse).
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Panoramic Toulouse: E-Bike Tour with Cable Car Experience - 2
Toulouse Electric Bike Tour: City Center & Garonne - 3
Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English) - 4
St Cirq LaPopie and Pech Merle Cavern Tour from Toulouse - 5
Life model drawing in an art studio - 6
Carcassonne and Albi Private Sightseeing Tour from Toulouse
Last refreshed 2026-06-18.
Similar climatesCarcassonne95% · Bordeaux94% · Lyon92%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Toulouse (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 Toulouse'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 | 2–9 | 6 | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 80% | 18 | 118 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 5–13 | 10 | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 74% | 21 | 149 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 6–15 | 12 | 13 | 146 | 11.2 | 67% | 23 | 197 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 8–17 | 15 | 12 | 138 | 11.5 | 61% | 21 | 202 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 12–22 | 20 | 12 | 144 | 12.0 | 60% | 19 | 246 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 16–26 | 26 | 13 | 120 | 9.2 | 57% | 18 | 252 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 18–29 | 29 | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 52% | 17 | 278 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 18–29 | 30 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 50% | 17 | 274 | 6 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 15–25 | 25 | 11 | 114 | 10.4 | 56% | 19 | 222 | 5 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 12–21 | 20 | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 67% | 21 | 179 | 3 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 7–14 | 12 | 13 | 135 | 10.4 | 76% | 20 | 139 | 2 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 5–11 | 8 | 13 | 155 | 11.9 | 82% | 19 | 110 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
UV Index in Toulouse by Month
UV index in Toulouse peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
8/1015–25°C · 11 rain days (114h) · 222 sun hours · 56% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1016–26°C · 13 rain days (120h) · 252 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
8/1012–21°C (feels 20°C) · 9 rain days (102h) · 179 sun hours · 67% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
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January
5/102–9°C (feels 6°C) · 10 rain days (126h) · 118 sun hours · 80% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/105–13°C (feels 10°C) · 8 rain days (97h) · 149 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
6/106–15°C (feels 12°C) · 13 rain days (146h) · 197 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
7/108–17°C (feels 15°C) · 12 rain days (138h) · 202 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
8/1012–22°C (feels 20°C) · 12 rain days (144h) · 246 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
8/1018–29°C · 6 rain days (64h) · 278 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
8/1018–29°C · 6 rain days (55h) · 274 sun hours · 50% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
6/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 13 rain days (135h) · 139 sun hours · 76% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/105–11°C (feels 8°C) · 13 rain days (155h) · 110 sun hours · 82% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Toulouse
When is the best time to visit Toulouse?
September is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–25°C (11 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, October.
What is the worst time to visit Toulouse?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 5–11°C (13 rainy days).
Is Toulouse too hot in summer?
1 month (August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Toulouse?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. 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 Toulouse have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 8/10, crowd index 5) and June (climate 8/10, crowd index 9) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Toulouse by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Toulouse in July?
July is the peak UV month in Toulouse, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Toulouse 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 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Toulouse bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: January, February, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 18 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.