New Aquitaine, France
Confolens
Confolens is a village in New Aquitaine, France. It has a population of about 2,730 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population2,730
Local time17:32
46.01° N, 0.67° EElevation 142 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code16500October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month91mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Confolens at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:29 · 17:5410 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:37Next 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
91 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
55 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Confolens
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 96%
Today26 Oct17°5°
Tue27 Oct20°10°
Wed28 Oct15°5°
Thu29 Oct17°5°
Fri30 Oct17°4°
Sat31 Oct16°4°
Sun1 Nov13°5°
Mon2 Nov11°3°
Tue3 Nov10°2°
When to go to Confolens
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 | 17 | 27 | 45 | 60 | 64 | 70 | 71 | 69 | 80 | 67 | 30 | 18 |
| High | 9° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 9° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 89 | 70 | 71 | 78 | 87 | 67 | 55 | 62 | 66 | 91 | 91 | 99 |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
What's on in Confolens
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Confolens
Outdoors around Confolens
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
La RivièreCamp sites
0.4 kmPoint de vue panoramiqueViewpoints
0.5 kmLes RibièresCamp sites
0.7 kmNature around Confolens
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Confolens
Earthquakes around Confolens
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Saint-Philbert-du-Pont-Charrault 4 km ↑2001 · 148 km
Towns and villages around Confolens
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Saint-Barthélemy0.9 kmLa Croix Saint-Georges0.9 kmLa Parlie2.2 kmAnsac-sur-Vienne2.9 kmChez Fourot4 kmEsse4.3 kmSaint-Germain-de-Confolens4.6 kmSainte-Radegonde4.7 kmMazouin5 kmLes Pras5.3 kmLa Cour5.3 kmSaint-Maurice-des-Lions5.8 kmLa Barde5.9 kmLessac6.2 kmLe Vieux Fougerat6.3 kmLa Plagne6.9 kmRue7.4 kmChez Mautret7.7 kmHiesse7.8 kmLa Chaise7.9 kmLésignac8 kmManot8.2 kmLesterps8.4 kmLe Chambon8.6 kmSaint-Martin8.8 kmMontermenoux9.3 kmLa Garnerie9.4 kmBrillac9.7 kmPommier9.7 kmAbzac10 kmChabrac10 kmLasfont10 kmLe Bourdeau11 kmTerracher11 kmLes Monts11 kmAmbernac11 kmSaint-Quentin11 kmSaulgond11 kmChirac11 kmLe Moulin des Dames12 kmLe Marnier12 kmÉpenède12 kmLa Gouie12 kmTisseuil12 kmL'Almandie12 kmLe Breuil12 kmAssit12 kmMarcillac12 kmPeyras12 kmLe Cluzeau12 kmAlloue12 kmAnglade12 kmLascoux12 kmVillars13 kmMesura13 kmLe Quéroy13 kmAgnas13 kmGorce13 kmLes Boucheries13 kmJoumard13 kmLa Séchère13 kmLoubert13 kmChardat13 kmL'Age-Marenche13 kmClermont13 kmLaplaud13 kmSaint-Romain13 kmChantrezac13 kmVillessot14 kmVillepanais14 kmColdebouye14 kmSaint-Christophe14 kmLe Marousse14 kmLe Masgiral14 kmExideuil-sur-Vienne14 kmLa Coutimanie14 kmL'Age14 kmOradour-Fanais15 kmLe Petit Madieu15 km
Confolens from above
Around Confolens25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Issoire, New AquitaineNature4.9 kmMarchadaineNature8.9 kmGoireNature0.4 kmlake of LavaudNature23 kmLac du Mas ChabanNature23 kmGorreNature19 kmRocher aux OiseauxMountain19 kmMassif de l'ArbreMountain32 kmVieux Pont, ConfolensMonument0.2 kmMaison du duc d'ÉpernonMonument0.3 kmManoir des comtes de ConfolensMonument0.3 kmÉglise Saint-BarthélémyMonument0.7 kmChâteau de VillevertMonument1.9 kmDolmen de Sainte-MadeleineMonument3.6 kmChâteau de ChambesMonument14 kmLogis de la VillatteMonument3.9 kmGare du chemin de Fer de Charente-LimousineStation15 kmChabanaisStation16 kmSaillat-sur-VienneStation19 kmSaint-JunienPlace23 kmRochechouartPlace24 kmChabanaisPlace16 kmChaillac-sur-ViennePlace22 kmÉtagnacPlace16 kmSaint-Maurice-des-LionsPlace5.8 km
Postal code
16500
Getting to Confolens
Limoges AirportLIG
43 kmPoitiers-Biard AirportPIS
70 kmBrive Souillac airportBVE
125 kmGare du chemin de Fer de Charente-LimousineRailway station
15 kmChabanaisRailway station
16 kmSaillat-sur-VienneRailway station
19 kmPlaces near Confolens
Places with a climate like Confolens
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Confolens?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Confolens.
What is the hottest month in Confolens?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Confolens?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Confolens?
November is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Confolens?
The postal code of Confolens is 16500.