Region in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Provence weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Provence
May–June and September–October are warm and calmer. Lavender blooms late June to July with heavy crowds; July–August is very hot. The mistral wind blows cold in winter.
Provence weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan10°48 mm
- Feb11°38 mm
- Mar15°40 mm
- Apr18°47 mm
- May23°47 mm
- Jun29°29 mm
- Jul32°13 mm
- Aug31°21 mm
- Sep26°50 mm
- Oct21°75 mm
- Nov15°94 mm
- Dec11°54 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C50°F | 2°C36°F | 48 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 11°C52°F | 2°C35°F | 38 mm | 81% | Cool |
| March | 15°C58°F | 4°C40°F | 40 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 8°C46°F | 47 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C73°F | 12°C53°F | 47 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C84°F | 16°C61°F | 29 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C90°F | 19°C66°F | 13 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| August | 31°C88°F | 18°C65°F | 21 mm | 53% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C79°F | 14°C58°F | 50 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C69°F | 11°C52°F | 75 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C58°F | 6°C43°F | 94 mm | 82% | Cool |
| December | 11°C51°F | 3°C37°F | 54 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 Provence?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are warm and calmer. Lavender blooms late June to July with heavy crowds; July–August is very hot. The mistral wind blows cold in winter.
When is the rainy season in Provence?
Rain peaks in November with about 94 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Provence?
July, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Provence get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 2°C (35°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Zou! fares (Région Sud)
- Aix en Bus tickets
- Orizo Avignon
- Wojo Aix-en-Provence
- Bolt cities in France
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 0.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.