Millau Viaduct Le Viaduc de Millau
Millau, France
The Millau Viaduct is a high-tech cable-stayed road bridge made of steel and reinforced concrete. It stands 343 meters high and spans 2,460 meters across the area of Millau and Creissels.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 24 °C to 25 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with about 6 rainy days per month. In contrast, October is the wettest month with 102 mm of rain. Winter months like January and February are colder, with daily lows reaching 0 °C.
To reach the bridge, you can fly into Rodez–Aveyron Airport, which is 56 km away, or Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, located 94 km from the site. The bridge is 534 km from Paris. The site does not provide wheelchair access. For more information, you can visit the official website at https://leviaducdemillau.com.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °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 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 66 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 65 | 44 | 58 | 84 | 102 | 99 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
