Fontainebleau
City in France
Fontainebleau is located in France and has a population of 15,583 as of 2023. The city sits 56 km from Paris and draws visitors to its notable cultural sights.
What to see
Visitors can explore the Palace of Fontainebleau, which is a UNESCO site, as well as Vaux-le-Vicomte.
When to go
January sees daily highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C with 57 mm of rain across 12 days. February has highs of 8 °C and lows of 1 °C with 51 mm of rain. March reaches highs of 11 °C and lows of 3 °C with 51 mm of rain. April brings highs of 14 °C and lows of 5 °C with 55 mm of rain. May temperatures rise to a high of 18 °C and a low of 9 °C with 70 mm of rain. June features highs of 21 °C and lows of 12 °C with 60 mm of rain. July is warmer with highs of 24 °C and lows of 15 °C with 61 mm of rain. August maintains highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C with 58 mm of rain. September cools to a high of 20 °C and a low of 12 °C with 48 mm of rain. October records highs of 16 °C and lows of 9 °C with 70 mm of rain. November drops to a high of 10 °C and a low of 4 °C with 58 mm of rain. December has highs of 7 °C and lows of 2 °C with 68 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport, located 44 km away.
Top sights in Fontainebleau
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 51 | 51 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 61 | 58 | 48 | 70 | 58 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Fontainebleau (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.