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Barcelonnette Weather in September

Barcelonnette in September

The short of it: Barcelonnette in September averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 85 mm · daylight 12 h 27 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

September in Barcelonnette brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 85 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 27 min in mid-September, 94 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Barcelonnette runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Digne-les-Bains, 47 km to the SW, is 5° warmer by day.

September in Barcelonnette, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 33 mm more rain
Versus October
5° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 27 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Digne-les-BainsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur47 km SW23°11°70 mm
GapProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur49 km WNW22°10°73 mm
BriançonProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur57 km N18°7°88 mm
SisteronProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur60 km WSW24°12°64 mm
Borgo San DalmazzoPiedmont67 km E22°14°75 mm
CuneoPiedmont71 km E23°14°72 mm
SaluzzoPiedmont73 km ENE23°14°69 mm
PineroloPiedmont77 km NE22°14°79 mm

The Almanac · Barcelonnette Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Barcelonnette by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°77 mm9 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February5°-4°64 mm9 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
March9°-1°68 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
April12°2°79 mm11 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May17°6°82 mm10 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June20°9°69 mm9 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July23°11°43 mm9 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°12°52 mm9 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°85 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°119 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°0°149 mm9 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December5°-3°96 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barcelonnette in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barcelonnette in September?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Barcelonnette?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Barcelonnette in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 51 min in December to 15 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Barcelonnette in September?

Hardly — September nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Barcelonnette in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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