Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Mars
Mars is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 385 m above sea level. It has a population of about 555 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population555
Local time16:45
46.15° N, 4.24° EElevation 385 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code42750October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month100mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mars at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:10 · 18:4610 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:59Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in July
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
122 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
64 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Mars
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 68%
Today22 Oct15°5°
Fri23 Oct14°6°4.9 mm
Sat24 Oct12°5°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct16°9°7 mm
Mon26 Oct17°7°
Tue27 Oct21°10°
Wed28 Oct15°8°
Thu29 Oct14°4°
Fri30 Oct20°7°
Sat31 Oct19°9°
When to go to Mars
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 | 21 | 27 | 39 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 69 | 77 | 60 | 24 | 18 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 11° | 7° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 8° | 3° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 64 | 69 | 89 | 122 | 101 | 85 | 91 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 85 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
What's on in Mars
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mars
6.7 km
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Châteauneuf (Saône-et-Loire)
12 km
Église Saint-Julien-de-Brioude de Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy
7.3 km
chapelle Saint-Benoît de Saint-Maurice-lès-Châteauneuf
13 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Saint-Laurent-en-Brionnais
6.5 km
Couvent des Cordeliers de Charlieu
6.6 km
Château de Châteauneuf, TanconMuseum5.7 km
Musée de la soierieMuseum5.7 km
Musée hospitalierOutdoors around Mars
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Domaine de la DouxZoos
0.2 kmLes justicesViewpoints
0.4 kmCamping de CharlieuCamp sites
0.8 kmCamping Les FeuillesCamp sites
0.9 kmNotre-Dame de la RochetteViewpoints
0.9 kmMuséo'Parc du MarinierTheme parks
0.9 kmLa Loge des GardesSki area · 2 km of pistes · 3 lifts
38 kmNature around Mars
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mars
Earthquakes around Mars
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ygrande 3 km ↓1985 · 109 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 113 km
Towns and villages around Mars
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Gonne1 kmMarigny2.4 kmChandon2.4 kmMaizilly2.8 kmLa Doux2.9 kmSaint-Denis-de-Cabanne3.2 kmArcinges3.3 kmCuinzier3.4 kmChez Déal3.4 kmBerthillot3.4 kmPatural3.5 kmChantoiseau3.6 kmMal Viré3.7 kmLa Croix Rouge3.7 kmMichaudon3.8 kmPont de Char4 kmLes Souchons4 kmVillers4 kmLe But4.1 kmÉcoche4.1 kmLes Boulards4.3 kmBouillon4.4 kmLe Mont Rolland4.7 kmLa Forest4.7 kmJuin4.7 kmJarnosse4.9 kmLa Croix Leigne5 kmCret Loup5.2 kmLe Pont de Pierre5.3 kmSaint-Nicolas5.3 kmLa Bouverie5.4 kmLa Montalay5.5 kmCharlieu5.7 kmRoute de Fleury5.7 kmSaint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu5.8 kmFontimpe5.9 kmLe Cergne6.1 kmBas Joly6.2 kmChantoiseau6.3 kmCayen6.4 kmVerville6.4 kmLes Forêts6.5 kmBarriquand6.7 kmBoyer6.7 kmVolaille6.9 kmVers Veau6.9 kmLes Brosses7 kmLes Arras7.1 kmSevelinges7.2 kmTrémontet7.4 kmBiesse7.7 kmBelmont-de-la-Loire8 kmChassignol8.2 kmSaint-Claude8.5 kmNandax8.6 kmLe Bois8.7 kmDoris8.8 kmLa Gresle9 kmSaint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu9.3 kmLes Forêts9.4 kmCoutouvre9.4 kmLes Beluzes9.6 kmHaut de Rajasse9.8 kmLes Levées9.9 kmHaut de Mars9.9 kmDerrière La Cure9.9 kmLes Pierres10 kmFragny10 kmLes Forests10 kmLes Gouttes10 kmPouilly-sous-Charlieu10 kmLes Gardes10 kmLa Croix Buisson11 kmRajasse11 kmLa Croix Verchère11 kmLe Crêt11 kmLa Guillermière11 kmLe Port11 kmLe Bas11 kmVougy11 km
Mars from above
Around Mars33 places to see, do and reach nearby
SorninNature11 kmJarnossinNature11 kmBezoNature4.8 kmBotoretNature3.7 kmGrosneNature21 kmAzerguesNature16 kmMont Saint-RigaudMountain20 kmMont BoussuivreMountain35 kmMont MonetMountain19 kmRoche d'AjouxMountain17 kmMont TourvéonMountain20 kmCrêt des Quatre BornesMountain23 kmLa Loge des GardesSki area38 kmÉglise Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Châteauneuf (Saône-et-Loire)Monument6.7 kmÉglise Saint-Julien-de-Brioude de Saint-Julien-de-JonzyMonument12 kmchapelle Saint-Benoît de Saint-Maurice-lès-ChâteauneufMonument7.3 kmÉglise Saint-Laurent de Saint-Laurent-en-BrionnaisMonument13 kmCouvent des Cordeliers de CharlieuMonument6.5 kmChâteau de Châteauneuf, TanconMonument6.6 kmChâteau de MontrenardMonument8.9 kmViaduc de Mussy-sous-DunMonument11 kmMusée de la soierieMuseum5.7 kmMusée hospitalierMuseum5.7 kmÉcomusée du Haut-BeaujolaisMuseum14 kmChauffaillesStation9.8 kmLa Clayette - BaudemontStation16 kmSaint-Victor - ThizyStation17 kmRoannePlace19 kmRiorgesPlace20 kmCharlieuPlace5.7 kmMablyPlace17 kmChauffaillesPlace9.4 kmLe CoteauPlace19 km
Postal code
42750
Getting to Mars
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
81 kmClermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFE
93 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
122 kmChauffaillesRailway station
9.8 kmLa Clayette - BaudemontRailway station
16 kmSaint-Victor - ThizyRailway station
17 kmPlaces near Mars
Places with a climate like Mars
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mars?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mars.
What is the hottest month in Mars?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Mars?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mars?
May is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mars?
The postal code of Mars is 42750.