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Challans Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Monday at 18° · coldest night tonight at 3°

The short of it: Challans weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (55 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.9 mm (0.04 in). Notices: fog advisory. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 23:00 local time.

CHALLANS, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near 13° and falling to 3° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Challans is 13°. Winds are light from the ENE, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 4 days, our correspondent reckons Monday the pick at about 18°, while tonight will be the coldest at 3°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 42 mm in all. Nights run 4° colder than the November norm of 7°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Challans brings highs near 13°, lows of 7° and about 104 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 25°, February the coldest at 4°, and November the wettest with 104 mm. The best months to ride in are June and July.

The sun is up 9 h 45 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 8 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear5°3°4 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear5°2°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear4°2°4 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear4°2°5 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear4°1°6 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear4°1°6 km/h–
5 AMFog4°1°6 km/h–
6 AMFog4°1°7 km/h–
7 AMFog4°1°7 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear4°1°7 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear6°3°7 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear7°4°8 km/h–
11 AMOvercast9°6°9 km/h–
12 PMOvercast11°8°11 km/h–
1 PMOvercast12°9°11 km/h–
2 PMOvercast13°10°12 km/h–
3 PMOvercast14°10°12 km/h–
4 PMOvercast14°10°12 km/h–
5 PMOvercast13°10°12 km/h–
6 PMOvercast12°9°12 km/h–
7 PMOvercast11°8°12 km/h–
8 PMLight rain11°8°11 km/h0.3 mm
9 PMLight rain11°7°11 km/h0.3 mm
10 PMLight rain10°7°11 km/h0.3 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): fog, high 13°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 7:58 AM, down 5:43 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Almanac · Challans Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Challans, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 17 min
Average wind
16 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from October to about 13°, with nights near 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 104 mm.

Challans in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Challans by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°4°83 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦
February11°4°65 mm17 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March14°6°55 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April16°7°58 mm16 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May20°11°48 mm16 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June23°13°41 mm15 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°15°44 mm15 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°45 mm14 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°60 mm14 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October18°11°90 mm15 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November13°7°104 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December11°5°95 mm17 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Challans

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Challans today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (55 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) expected.

Will it rain in Challans this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 4 days, about 42 mm (1.6 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Challans?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fog advisory.

What is the warmest month in Challans?

August, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 4 °C (39 °F). The wettest month is November (104 mm (4.1 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Challans?

June and July. June brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain; July highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 44 mm (1.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Challans?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 4 °C (39 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-Hilaire-de-RiezPays de la Loire15 km SSW13°8°105 mm
Saint-Jean-de-MontsPays de la Loire15 km WSW13°8°108 mm
MachecoulPays de la Loire17 km NNE13°7°103 mm
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-ViePays de la Loire17 km SSW13°8°106 mm
AizenayPays de la Loire24 km ESE13°7°101 mm
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-LieuPays de la Loire28 km NE13°6°103 mm
Le Poiré-sur-ViePays de la Loire29 km ESE13°6°102 mm
PornicPays de la Loire34 km NNW13°7°110 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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