A destination-by-destination comparison of June and September climate, with sampled area counts.
June and September are both worth discussing, but they do not offer the same conditions everywhere. Look at both the temperature and rain columns for your destination. A difference of a few degrees in the monthly mean does not predict the afternoon on your date.
| Destination | Cells | June °C | September °C | June rain mm | September rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provence | 12 | 21.2 | 19.3 | 39.0 | 55.0 |
| Dordogne & Lot | 11 | 19.6 | 18.3 | 62 | 48 |
| Bordeaux & Gironde | 9 | 19.1 | 18.5 | 60 | 48 |
| Paris & nearby | 8 | 17.2 | 15.5 | 59.0 | 44.0 |
| Loire Valley | 10 | 17.8 | 16.5 | 56.0 | 43.5 |
| Occitanie & Toulouse | 20 | 19.8 | 18.3 | 51.0 | 50.5 |
| Normandy | 10 | 15.9 | 15.3 | 54.0 | 48.0 |
| French Riviera | 6 | 21.4 | 20.7 | 29.0 | 48.0 |
After choosing a month, ask the venue when dinner moves indoors, what shade is available and how outdoor music is managed. The comparison measures climate, not price savings or booking demand.
Sources, dates & method
115 distinct NASA POWER cells associated with eligible venue listings; equal weight per cell. Period 2001–2020, retrieved 28 September 2026. Not a geographical average of France or a forecast. Temperature is mean across day and night; precipitation is estimated monthly total. Venue elevations and local shelter differ. Each destination uses its own matching distinct cells; groups overlap.
Source: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 modelled climatology, retrieved 28 September 2026. Rare Venues calculates medians across sampled cells. This is not a forecast.
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