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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Reims month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Reims are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and January the wettest (about 84 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.41.0843.6
February8.82.1585.2
March11.73.1617.4
April15.15.05010.1
May18.98.97511.3
June23.213.26711.7
July24.514.56411.8
August24.814.65310.8
September21.311.8599.1
October16.38.9756.6
November10.24.5644.6
December7.62.6823.2

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1137

    King Louis VII (reigned 1137–1180) gave the title of duke and peer to William of Champagne, archbishop from 1176 to 1202, and the archbishops of Reims took precedence over the other ecclesiastical peers of the realm.

  2. Documented history · 1003

    Archbishop Adalberon (in office 969 to 988), seconded by the monk Gerbert (afterwards (from 999 to 1003) Pope Silvester II), founded schools which taught the classical "liberal arts".

  3. Documented history · 1179

    (Adalberon also played a leading role in the dynastic revolution which elevated the Capetian dynasty in the place of the Carolingians.) The archbishops held the important prerogative of the consecration of the kings of France – a privilege which they exercised (except in a few ca

  4. Documented history · 1498

    The Palace of Tau, built between 1498 and 1509 and partly rebuilt in 1675, would later serve as the Archbishop's palace and as the residence of the kings of France on the occasion of their coronations, with royal banquets taking place in the Salle du Tau.

Current public leadership

  • Arnaud Robinet

    Wikidata currently records this person as Reims's head of government. French politician.

  • Valérie Beauvais

    1st Deputy Mayor delegated to Planning, Roads, and Living Environment.

People associated with this place

  • Those born in Reims include:

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable residents.

Historical figures

  • Pope Stephen II

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 752–757.

  • Pope Leo III

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 795–816.

  • Catholic League

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1585.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Reims yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • La Ruche

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Reims. Journal from Reims, France.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Reims, in brief

Where is Reims located and what is its administrative role?

Reims is a city in France situated 129 km northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, which is a tributary of the Aisne. Within the administrative region of Grand Est, the city functions as a subprefecture of the department of Marne.

What is the population and economic scope of Reims?

With a recorded population of 196565 inhabitants, Reims stands as the most populous city within the French department of Marne and ranks as the 12th most populous city in the entire country. Geographically positioned on the northern edge of the Champagne wine region, the local economy is closely linked to the production and export of Champagne.

How does the present-day municipality operate within its region?

While Reims serves as by far the largest commune in its department, the prefecture of Marne is located in Châlons-en-Champagne. For regional organization, the city co-operates with 142 other communes as part of the Communauté urbaine du Grand Reims. Operating within the Europe/Paris timezone, transactions in the area utilize the EUR currency.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reims

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01 · Q&A

Where is Reims located and what are its coordinates?

Reims is situated in France at geographic coordinates 49.2653, 4.0285, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Reims?

Reims has a recorded population of approximately 196,565 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Reims?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Reims include FR-FR, FRP, BR, CO, CA, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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