Montpellier
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Montpellier month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Montpellier are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and October the wettest (about 112 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6 | 3.6 | 64 | 6.7 |
| February | 13.7 | 4.8 | 59 | 7.6 |
| March | 15.8 | 6.6 | 70 | 9.1 |
| April | 18.5 | 9.1 | 72 | 10.3 |
| May | 22.4 | 12.8 | 75 | 11.6 |
| June | 27.7 | 17.7 | 44 | 13.1 |
| July | 31.1 | 20.1 | 17 | 13.5 |
| August | 30.6 | 19.7 | 34 | 12.5 |
| September | 25.7 | 15.9 | 83 | 10.5 |
| October | 21.1 | 12.6 | 112 | 8.1 |
| November | 15.4 | 7.6 | 107 | 7.2 |
| December | 12.5 | 4.7 | 72 | 6.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1160
The University of Montpellier is one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1160, and having been granted a charter in 1220 by Cardinal Conrad von Urach and confirmed by Pope Nicholas IV in a papal bull of 1289.
- Documented history · 1896
It was suppressed during the French Revolution but was re-established in 1896.
- Documented history · 1220
The statutes given in 1220 by Cardinal Conrad, legate of Honorius III, which were completed in 1240 by Pierre de Conques, placed this school under the direction of the Bishop of Maguelonne.
- Documented history · 1289
Pope Nicholas IV issued a Bull in 1289, combining all the schools into a university, which was placed under the direction of the bishop, but which in fact enjoyed a large measure of autonomy.
- Founding of the University of Montpellier
The university was founded in 1160 and granted a charter in 1220.
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01 · OverviewMontpellier, in brief
Montpellier is a prominent urban centre in southern France, situated near the Mediterranean Sea within the Occitanie region and serving as the prefecture of the department of Hérault. The city functions as the seventh-largest urban area in France overall and stands as the third-largest French city located near the Mediterranean coast, following Marseille and Nice.
Since the 1990s, the municipality has registered some of the strongest economic and demographic growths nationwide. Its surrounding urban territory recorded the highest population growth rate across France since the year 2000. Underpinning this modern vitality is a massive academic presence, with seventy thousand students comprising nearly one-fourth of the municipal population—representing one of the highest such proportions anywhere in Europe.
The contemporary economy and local appeal are further anchored by distinctive urban planning and cultural vibrancy. The city features one of Europe's largest pedestrian zones, a Mediterranean climate, and extensive modern development initiatives over the past four decades, including the construction of the Antigone, Port Marianne, and Odysseum districts. Recognized as a Sufficiency city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Montpellier successfully balances its historical legacy as an ancient trading and educational hub with contemporary demographic expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Montpellier
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01 · Q&AWhere is Montpellier located and what are its coordinates?
Montpellier is situated in France at geographic coordinates 43.6109, 3.8763, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Montpellier?
Montpellier has a recorded population of approximately 248,252 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Montpellier?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Montpellier include FR-FR, FRP, BR, CO, CA, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Montpellier?
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