Occitanie: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Occitanie runs from November to February.
Occitanie tonight
Unlikely
Occitanie tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodez | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 72% | 8 |
| Nîmes | 19Unlikely | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 71% | 8 |
| Montpellier | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 66% | 9 |
| Toulouse | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 56% | 9 |
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Occitanie in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 43.6°–44.4°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 37.8°–38.8°
- Min Kp
- 8–9
- Aurora zone
- Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Occitanie
The aurora season in Occitanie usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Occitanie
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷RodezOccitanie | Rare | 8 | 38.8° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷NîmesOccitanie | Rare | 8 | 38.2° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷MontpellierOccitanie | Rare | 9 | 37.9° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷ToulouseOccitanie | Rare | 9 | 37.8° | November to February |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Occitanie tonight?
Occitanie: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Rodez needs about Kp 8; Toulouse needs about Kp 9. On top of that it takes a clear, dark sky — cloud blocks aurora at any Kp. The table at the top of this page has tonight's forecast city by city.
What Kp index is needed to see the Northern Lights in Occitanie?
Occitanie has no single number. The higher the Kp, the further from the pole the auroral oval reaches, so the threshold rises with distance from the pole: Rodez needs about Kp 8, Toulouse about Kp 9. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Occitanie?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Occitanie are typically November to February, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Occitanie?
Occitanie: of the places in this list, Rodez needs the least — about Kp 8 — while Toulouse needs about Kp 9. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot. If you are willing to drive, Bourges is about 380 km away and sits closer to the ring, which is worth more than any amount of local darkness.