When to go to Avignon
Spring and early autumn are mild. July brings the Festival d'Avignon crowds and high prices; summer is hot and the mistral can blow strongly in winter.
Avignon weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan10°49 mm
- Feb11°40 mm
- Mar15°44 mm
- Apr20°56 mm
- May24°56 mm
- Jun30°37 mm
- Jul33°25 mm
- Aug32°31 mm
- Sep27°62 mm
- Oct21°85 mm
- Nov15°98 mm
- Dec11°52 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C50°F | 2°C35°F | 49 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 11°C52°F | 2°C35°F | 40 mm | 80% | Cool |
| March | 15°C60°F | 4°C40°F | 44 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 20°C67°F | 8°C46°F | 56 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C75°F | 12°C53°F | 56 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C86°F | 17°C62°F | 37 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C92°F | 19°C66°F | 25 mm | 50% | Hot |
| August | 32°C90°F | 19°C65°F | 31 mm | 52% | Pleasant |
| September | 27°C80°F | 14°C58°F | 62 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C70°F | 11°C51°F | 85 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C58°F | 6°C42°F | 98 mm | 82% | Cool |
| December | 11°C51°F | 2°C36°F | 52 mm | 84% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Avignon?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Spring and early autumn are mild. July brings the Festival d'Avignon crowds and high prices; summer is hot and the mistral can blow strongly in winter.
When is the rainy season in Avignon?
Rain peaks in November with about 98 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Avignon?
July, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Avignon get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 2°C (35°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Avignon Tourisme
- Orizo (Grand Avignon transit)
- Centre Hospitalier d'Avignon
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.