Occitanie, France
Axat
Axat is a locality in Occitanie, France, 407 m above sea level. It has a population of about 479 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population479
Local time15:56
42.80° N, 2.23° EElevation 407 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code11140October: high / low19° / 9°
Rain this month82mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Axat at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:18 · 17:5310 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:40Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
81 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
46 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Axat
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 74%
Today26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct23°11°
Wed28 Oct19°10°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°8°
Fri30 Oct21°10°
Sat31 Oct20°9°
Sun1 Nov19°9°
Mon2 Nov17°7°
Tue3 Nov13°6°
When to go to Axat
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 38 | 52 | 63 | 68 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 81 | 73 | 45 | 33 |
| High | 10° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 11° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 96 | 68 | 75 | 97 | 91 | 63 | 46 | 60 | 67 | 82 | 81 | 89 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
What's on in Axat
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Axat
UNESCO5.3 km
Puilaurens CastleBuilt 1201
14 km
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Rennes-le-Château
12 km
Église Notre-Dame de Laval de Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
14 km
Château d'Usson, Rouze
12 km
Château Vicomtal Saint-Pierre de Fenouillet
9.8 km
Château de Saint-Ferriol
Museum15 km
DinosauriaBuilt 1992
Museum15 km
Musée de la ChapellerieBuilt 1992Outdoors around Axat
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Bains fortsHot springs & thermal baths
0.3 kmLa BernèdeCamp sites
0.5 kmBains douxHot springs & thermal baths
0.5 kmBelvédère du DiableViewpoints
1.2 kmDomaine de Castel FizelCamp sites
1.4 kmCouïrouViewpoints
1.5 kmMosset - Col de JauSki area · 1 lifts
15 kmMijanès - DonezanSki area · 10 km of pistes · 5 lifts
21 kmPuyvaladorSki area · 20 km of pistes · 10 lifts
22 kmAscouSki area · 12 km of pistes · 7 lifts
23 kmNature around Axat
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Axat
Earthquakes around Axat
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Axat
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Artigues1.8 kmSaint-Martin-Lys2.7 kmCailla3.3 kmQuirbajou5.3 kmLe Caunil5.5 kmPuilaurens5.7 kmLapradelle5.8 kmLe Clat5.9 kmLavagnac6.1 kmBelvianes6.1 kmSainte-Colombe-sur-Guette6.1 kmBelvianes-et-Cavirac6.1 kmCavirac6.2 kmSalvezines6.5 kmMarsa6.9 kmSaint-Julia-de-Bec7.2 kmBuillac7.3 kmRoquefort-de-Sault7.9 kmCounozouls8 kmSaint-Louis-et-Parahou8.3 kmLabeau8.3 kmFalgaret8.7 kmGincla8.7 kmSaint-Just-et-le-Bézu8.8 kmLe Bousquet8.9 kmMontfort-sur-Boulzane9 kmQuillan9.1 kmBessède-de-Sault9.1 kmGinoles9.5 kmSaint-Ferriol9.8 kmGranès10 kmCoudons11 kmAunat11 kmEscouloubre12 kmBrenac12 kmLa Peyre12 kmLafage12 kmJoucou12 kmBugarach12 kmCampagne-sur-Aude13 kmMunès13 kmFontanès-de-Sault13 kmMontmija13 kmRodome13 kmRennes-le-Château14 kmBelvis14 kmNébias14 kmRennes-les-Bains14 kmEspéraza15 kmSougraigne15 km
Axat from above
Around Axat35 places to see, do and reach nearby
RébentyNature1.4 kmAiguetteNature4.0 kmBoulzaneNature21 kmDésixNature24 kmCastellaneNature25 kmLac de PuyvaladorNature20 kmCarlitMountain36 kmPuig de Solana CarnisseraMountain37 kmPuig Pedrós SudMountain38 kmPuig Occidental de Coll RoigMountain38 kmPuig de Coma d'OrMountain38 kmPuig Pedrós NordMountain38 kmMosset - Col de JauSki area15 kmMijanès - DonezanSki area21 kmPuyvaladorSki area22 kmAscouSki area23 kmPuilaurens CastleMonument5.3 kmÉglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Rennes-le-ChâteauMonument14 kmÉglise Notre-Dame de Laval de Caudiès-de-FenouillèdesMonument12 kmChâteau d'Usson, RouzeMonument14 kmChâteau Vicomtal Saint-Pierre de FenouilletMonument12 kmChâteau de Saint-FerriolMonument9.8 kmcastle of SabardaMonument12 kmÉglise Saint-Jacques de CaviracMonument6.2 kmDinosauriaMuseum15 kmMusée de la ChapellerieMuseum15 kmAxatStation0.5 kmSaint-Martin-LysStation1.6 kmLapradelleStation6.4 kmEspérazaPlace15 kmCouizaPlace16 kmRia-SirachPlace25 kmCatllarPlace24 kmSaint-Paul-de-FenouilletPlace22 kmAlet-les-BainsPlace21 km
Postal code
11140
Getting to Axat
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCF
46 kmPerpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGF
52 kmCastres Mazamet AirportDCM
84 kmAxatRailway station
0.5 kmSaint-Martin-LysRailway station
1.6 kmLapradelleRailway station
6.4 kmPlaces near Axat
Places with a climate like Axat
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Axat?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Axat.
What is the hottest month in Axat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Axat?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Axat?
November is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Axat?
The postal code of Axat is 11140.