Château de Pierrefonds Château de Pierrefonds
Château de Pierrefonds is a Gothic architecture castle located in Pierrefonds, France. Commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Orléans and designed by architect Raymond du Temple, the structure dates back to 1393. The castle is a classified historical monument and is one of the 125 sights of France listed on this website, ranking 82nd among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Pierrefonds varies by season. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 23 °C and lows of about 14 °C. April is one of the drier months, with about 9 rainy days. The wettest months are December and October, which receive about 73 mm and 72 mm of rain annually. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of about 6 °C to 7 °C and lows of about 1 °C.
The castle is 71 km from Paris and is 49 km from the Charles de Gaulle International Airport in France. Visitors can combine a visit to this site with a trip to the nearby Château de Chantilly, which is located approximately 40 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 49 | 58 | 49 | 70 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 52 | 72 | 57 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
