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May – July and September are the best time to visit Reims on the climate data: September scores 89/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. April, August and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 41°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 29.1 in (740 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 41°F5°C | 44°F7°C | 51°F11°C | 60°F15°C | 66°F19°C | 72°F22°C | 76°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 69°F21°C | 60°F16°C | 49°F10°C | 42°F6°C |
| Avg low | 31°F0°C | 31°F0°C | 35°F2°C | 40°F5°C | 47°F8°C | 53°F12°C | 57°F14°C | 56°F13°C | 50°F10°C | 44°F7°C | 38°F3°C | 33°F1°C |
| Rain | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.3 in58 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 1.7 in44 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 3.1 in80 mm |
| Humidity | 93% | 90% | 85% | 79% | 79% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 77% | 85% | 92% | 94% |
| Cloud | 79% | 75% | 67% | 64% | 70% | 67% | 65% | 67% | 61% | 70% | 79% | 80% |
| Comfort | 42 | 48 | 64 | 80 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 89 | 77 | 56 | 41 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 106 m (348 ft), close to Reims's own ~89 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 41–44°F (5–7°C), and nights reach 31°F (0°C). It's the wettest season, with about 8.0 in (202 mm) of rain, 27% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January & February. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 44/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 51°F highs in March to 66°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 6.7 in (170 mm) of rain, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 76/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 72–76°F (22–25°C). About 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). June & July are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 49°F by November. About 6.8 in (173 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 74/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
May – July and September are the best time to visit Reims on the climate data: September scores 89/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. April, August and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.7 in (44 mm). The yearly total is around 29.1 in (740 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 31°F (0°C) and highs of 44°F (7°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 76°F (25°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 75%, and highs peak around 76°F (25°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January & February, bottoming out around 31°F (0°C) in February.
Poll the group on May – July and September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
