Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Fontan
Fontan is a locality in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, 426 m above sea level. It has a population of about 307 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now16°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population307
Local time15:52
44.00° N, 7.55° EElevation 426 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code06540October: high / low20° / 9°
Rain this month138mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Fontan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:57 · 17:3210 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
94 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
46 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 12 km
Weather in Fontan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 67%
Today25 Oct19°8°
Mon26 Oct21°10°
Tue27 Oct21°10°
Wed28 Oct22°9°
Thu29 Oct22°9°
Fri30 Oct21°9°
Sat31 Oct19°10°
Sun1 Nov14°11°8 mm
Mon2 Nov16°7°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov15°6°0.9 mm
When to go to Fontan
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 | 48 | 52 | 68 | 75 | 70 | 72 | 65 | 64 | 80 | 76 | 54 | 44 |
| High | 11° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 14° | 11° |
| Low | 0° | 1° | 4° | 6° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 70 | 46 | 59 | 106 | 94 | 78 | 49 | 63 | 100 | 138 | 124 | 111 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
What's on in Fontan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Fontan
0.1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation (Fontan)
1.7 km
Chapelle des Pénitents rouges
1.7 km
chapelle Saint-Jacques des Pénitents blancs de Saorge
1.8 km
Chapelle des Pénitents noirs (Saorge)
2 km
Monastère de Saorge
1.7 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Saorge
Museum10 km
Musée des Merveilles
Museum7 km
Écomusée du haut-pays et des transportsOutdoors around Fontan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Via Ferrata La Ciappea: Le Grand DucClimbing
0.4 kmRemoliparkCamp sites
0.7 kmOld bridge viewViewpoints
0.8 kmCamping Delle RoseCamp sites
1.7 kmFerme des Lamas du MiradouZoos
4.5 kmFalaise des MeschesClimbing
5.9 kmTurini Camp d'ArgentSki area · 2 km of pistes · 4 lifts
12 kmMonesi di TrioraSki area · 11 km of pistes · 3 lifts
16 kmRiserva Bianca – Limone PiemonteSki area · 43 km of pistes · 18 lifts
20 kmLa ColmianeSki area · 14 km of pistes · 8 lifts
27 kmNature around Fontan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Fontan
Earthquakes around Fontan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record77within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3San Lorenzo al Mare 59 km ↓1963 · 88 km
6.1San Lorenzo al Mare 62 km ↘1963 · 94 km
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 91 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 139 km
Towns and villages around Fontan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fontan from above
Around Fontan39 places to see, do and reach nearby
LévensaNature6.6 kmBendolaNature2.5 kmRefuge des MerveillesNature10 kmFranco Allavena RefugeNature11 kmMagliaNature6.2 kmMinièreNature7.9 kmSpiaggia VentimigliaNature24 kmHawaii beachNature24 kmMonte ArgenteraMountain28 kmCima Nord ArgenteraMountain28 kmMonte StellaMountain28 kmCima GenovaMountain28 kmCime du GélasMountain19 kmCima di NastaMountain27 kmTurini Camp d'ArgentSki area12 kmMonesi di TrioraSki area16 kmRiserva Bianca – Limone PiemonteSki area20 kmLa ColmianeSki area27 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation (Fontan)Monument0.1 kmChapelle des Pénitents rougesMonument1.7 kmchapelle Saint-Jacques des Pénitents blancs de SaorgeMonument1.7 kmChapelle des Pénitents noirs (Saorge)Monument1.8 kmMonastère de SaorgeMonument2.0 kmÉglise Saint-Sauveur de SaorgeMonument1.7 kmÉglise de la Madone del PoggioMonument2.2 kmChapelle des Pénitents blancs de La BrigueMonument8.2 kmMusée des MerveillesMuseum10 kmÉcomusée du haut-pays et des transportsMuseum7.0 kmMuseo "La Terra e la Memoria"Museum12 kmMuseo della Civiltà dell'Olivo, AiroleMuseum15 kmFontan - SaorgeStation0.7 kmBreil sur RoyaStation7.2 kmTendeStation10 kmVentimigliaPlace24 kmCamporossoPlace22 kmSospelPlace16 kmBreil-sur-RoyaPlace7.9 kmDolceacquaPlace18 kmL'EscarènePlace25 km
Postal code
06540
Getting to Fontan
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCE
47 kmCuneo International AirportCUF
61 kmGenoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOA
112 kmFontan - SaorgeRailway station
0.7 kmBreil sur RoyaRailway station
7.2 kmTendeRailway station
10 kmPlaces near Fontan
Places with a climate like Fontan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fontan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Fontan.
What is the hottest month in Fontan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Fontan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Fontan?
May is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Fontan?
The postal code of Fontan is 06540.