Cité de Carcassonne
France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cité de Carcassonne is a fortified town and citadel in France. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a classified historical monument.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 27 °C. July is the driest month with about 8 rainy days, while August has about 7 rainy days. The coolest period is from December to February, when daily highs range from 9 °C to 10 °C. Rainfall is highest in January with 83 mm.
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport is 5 km away, and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is 93 km away. The site is 628 km from Paris. There is no fee to visit this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 63 | 59 | 75 | 61 | 44 | 28 | 42 | 48 | 66 | 71 | 74 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
