Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 2 to 4°
- 7 rainy days · 45 mm
- 7.4 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr18°recommended
- May22°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov15°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Aix-en-Provence, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 2° | 7.3 h | 28 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 13° | 4° | 8 h | 46 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 15° | 5° | 9.7 h | 62 mm | 6 d | |
| April | 18° | 7° | 10.9 h | 57 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 12° | 11.9 h | 83 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 16° | 13.7 h | 51 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 19° | 14 h | 9 mm | 2 d | |
| August | 31° | 18° | 12.7 h | 31 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 25° | 15° | 10.8 h | 73 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 11° | 8.8 h | 64 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 15° | 6° | 7.3 h | 63 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 11° | 2° | 7 h | 60 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Aix-en-Provence, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Cours Mirabeau) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 5 to 12°
- 8 rainy days · 67 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 31°
nights 16 to 19°
- 4 rainy days · 30 mm
- 13.5 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 25°
nights 6 to 15°
- 8 rainy days · 67 mm
- 9 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Aix-en-Provence, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h24 of daylight, in December 8h57, a difference of 6h27.
9h17Jan
10h26Feb
11h48Mar
13h22Apr
14h41May
15h24Jun
15h07Jul
13h58Aug
12h26Sep
10h56Oct
9h36Nov
8h57Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Cours Mirabeau" (43.53°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Aix-en-Provence, month by month
What to see and do
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EventsEaster FestivalAprilFestival d'art lyrique (opera festival)JulySanton fair (Christmas crib figures)November to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Aix-en-Provence, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilEaster Festival
Two weeks of classical music and recitals at the Grand Théâtre de Provence and the Conservatoire Darius-Milhaud.
- JulyFestival d'art lyrique (opera festival) big crowds
Operas staged in the open air in the courtyard of the Archbishop's Palace and at the Grand Théâtre, throughout July.
- November to DecemberSanton fair (Christmas crib figures)
Provençal santon makers line up their stalls along the Cours Mirabeau from late November until Christmas.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 28 mm · 6 d
- 7.3 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°4° at night
- 46 mm · 6 d
- 8 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair15°5° at night
- 62 mm · 6 d
- 9.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended18°7° at night
- 57 mm · 7 d
- 10.9 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended22°12° at night
- 83 mm · 10 d
- 11.9 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°16° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
- 13.7 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°19° at night
- 9 mm · 2 d
- 14 h
High season, book early
August
Fair31°18° at night
- 31 mm · 4 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°15° at night
- 73 mm · 7 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°11° at night
- 64 mm · 8 d
- 8.8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair15°6° at night
- 63 mm · 8 d
- 7.3 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 60 mm · 8 d
- 7 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 6 days. Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 62 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 57 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 14 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 73 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (63 mm). Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 28 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Cours Mirabeau).
Which month should you avoid in Aix-en-Provence?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 60 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Cours Mirabeau).
What is the hottest month in Aix-en-Provence?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cours Mirabeau).
What is the coldest month in Aix-en-Provence?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cours Mirabeau).
What is the driest month in Aix-en-Provence?
July: 9 mm over 2 days of rain, against 83 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Aix-en-Provence?
July, with 14 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Aix-en-Provence?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in August: 31 °C in the afternoon, 18 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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