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église Notre-Dame de Rive-de-Gier
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Farnay

Farnay is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 350 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,355 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeApr · Jun · Sep
Population1,355
Local time16:45
45.50° N, 4.58° EElevation 350 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code42320
The year in Farnayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month93mm
Best timeApr · Jun · Sep

Best: Apr · Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Farnay at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

93 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

39 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Farnay

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct16°7°
Fri23 Oct16°9°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct13°7°
Sun25 Oct18°10°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°12°
Wed28 Oct17°10°
Thu29 Oct16°6°
Fri30 Oct20°9°
Sat31 Oct19°9°

When to go to Farnay

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score263247686669646679683124
High7°9°14°17°21°26°28°28°23°18°11°8°
Low1°1°3°6°10°14°15°15°11°9°4°1°
Rain (mm)483943689373646384938657
Wet days1191110131210108101112

What's on in Farnay

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Farnay

All monuments

Outdoors around Farnay

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Site d'escalade de la Carrière des Roches - AllanquésClimbing
0.4 km
Site d'escalade de la Carrière des RochesClimbing
0.4 km
Bel'Epoque du PilatCamp sites
1 km
Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-PlaineZoos
1.1 km
DevalKart - Le Monde des PentesTheme parks
1.7 km
AquaramiaudAquariums
1.7 km

Nature around Farnay

Nature in France

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Farnay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Farnay

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Farnay

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Farnay from above

Postal code

42320

Getting to Farnay

Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
47 km
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
60 km
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
102 km
Rive-de-GierRailway station
3.6 km
Saint-ChamondRailway station
5.8 km
Saint-Clair - Les RochesRailway station
15 km

Places near Farnay

Places with a climate like Farnay

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Farnay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Farnay.
What is the hottest month in Farnay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Farnay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Farnay?
May is the wettest month with about 93 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Farnay?
The postal code of Farnay is 42320.