New Aquitaine, France
Ruffec
Ruffec is a village in New Aquitaine, France. It has a population of about 3,449 (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
Population3,449
Local time15:43
46.03° N, 0.20° EElevation 110 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code16700October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ruffec at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:27 · 19:0110 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:33Next 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
93 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
54 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Ruffec
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 31 km/h · humidity 54%
Today23 Oct15°9°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct15°8°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct17°8°9.6 mm
Mon26 Oct19°6°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°11°
Wed28 Oct16°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°6°
Fri30 Oct20°10°
Sat31 Oct21°10°
When to go to Ruffec
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 | 28 | 47 | 64 | 65 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 66 | 31 | 19 |
| High | 9° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 13° | 9° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 89 | 67 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 60 | 54 | 55 | 63 | 98 | 93 | 102 |
| Wet days | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
What's on in Ruffec
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ruffec
Outdoors around Ruffec
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping de MagneritCamp sites
1.2 kmLe RéjallantCamp sites
1.5 kmNature around Ruffec
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ruffec
Earthquakes around Ruffec
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron 5 km ↙1972 · 121 km
5.2Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron 2 km ↓2005 · 117 km
5.0Saint-Philbert-du-Pont-Charrault 4 km ↑2001 · 117 km
Towns and villages around Ruffec
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Condac2.3 kmBernac2.9 kmBarro3.8 kmLa Faye4.1 kmVillegats4.2 kmLes Touches4.3 kmChauffour4.8 kmSaint-Martin-du-Clocher5 kmTaizé-Aizie5 kmLa Chèvrerie5 kmLes Adjots5.5 kmVerteuil-sur-Charente5.8 kmBioussac5.9 kmLes Nègres6.5 kmTuzie6.7 kmCourcôme7 kmRaix7.3 kmAizecq7.4 kmVilliers-le-Roux7.4 kmLondigny7.8 kmSalles-de-Villefagnan8.3 kmSaint-Georges8.4 kmMoutardon8.5 kmPoursac8.9 kmMontjean9 kmLa Magdeleine9 kmPougné9.2 kmVillefagnan9.4 kmChenon9.8 kmNanteuil-en-Vallée10 kmRoussillon10 kmLonnes10 kmLa Forêt-de-Tessé11 kmCharmé11 kmChenommet11 kmLa Couture11 kmLes Augers11 kmEmpuré11 kmMesseux12 kmBois Augeais12 kmGrosbout12 kmJuillé12 kmLes Deffends12 kmBayers12 kmEmbourie12 kmSaint-Gervais12 kmBrettes12 kmBessé13 kmSouvigné13 kmTheil-Rabier13 kmFontenille13 kmAunac13 kmSaint-Gourson13 kmCouture13 kmVillesoubis13 kmSaint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec13 kmFrêtet13 kmLa Dornière14 kmLigné14 kmMoutonneau14 kmLa Grange14 kmLichères14 kmChâteaurenaud14 kmTusson15 kmBiarge15 kmVieux-Ruffec15 kmPeupoussant15 kmSaint-Groux15 kmLa Folatière15 kmFontclaireau15 km
Ruffec from above
Around Ruffec25 places to see, do and reach nearby
ArgentorNature8.9 kmTardoireNature19 kmBonnieureNature17 kmPéruseNature12 kmLizonne, Le BouchageNature15 kmSon-SonnetteNature15 kmîle du 14-JuilletNature15 kmîle des AnguillardsNature15 kméglise Saint-André de RuffecMonument0.3 kmDomaine de l'AbrègementMonument6.3 kmAbbaye Notre-Dame de NanteuilMonument10 kmDolmen de MagnéMonument9.1 kmDolmen de la Pierre BlancheMonument12 kmChâteau de BayersMonument12 kmDolmens des PérottesMonument14 kmMotte de la JacquilleMonument14 kmRuffec (Charente)Station0.7 kmSaint-SaviolStation13 kmLuxéStation17 kmAigrePlace21 kmManslePlace17 kmNanteuil-en-ValléePlace10 kmCivrayPlace15 kmVillefagnanPlace9.4 kmCourcômePlace7.0 km
Postal code
16700
Getting to Ruffec
Poitiers-Biard AirportPIS
63 kmLimoges AirportLIG
78 kmLa Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRH
109 kmRuffec (Charente)Railway station
0.7 kmSaint-SaviolRailway station
13 kmLuxéRailway station
17 kmPlaces near Ruffec
Places with a climate like Ruffec
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ruffec?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ruffec.
What is the hottest month in Ruffec?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Ruffec?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ruffec?
November is the wettest month with about 93 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ruffec?
The postal code of Ruffec is 16700.