Montpellier pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Montpellier is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Montpellier's parks and the Lez River corridor feature oak, olive, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Hérault farmland and garrigue scrubland contribute substantial grass and scrub pollen, while the warm Mediterranean climate and low summer rainfall concentrate pollen dispersal during spring.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Montpellier right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Montpellier are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Montpellier tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Montpellier will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Montpellier this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Montpellier?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Montpellier. cypress, grass, willow, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Montpellier?
Montpellier's pollen season runs from January through June, opening with olive and cypress tree pollen in late winter before grass pollen from surrounding Hérault farmland and garrigue peaks through April and May. The warm Mediterranean climate and low summer rainfall concentrate pollen dispersal during spring, while the Mistral and Tramontane winds can rapidly disperse or concentrate pollen depending on conditions throughout the season.
How often is the Montpellier pollen forecast updated?

The Montpellier pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Montpellier come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Montpellier based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Montpellier, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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