Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 14°
nights 3 to 4°
- 5 rainy days · 37 mm
When is the best time to visit the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar17°fair
- Apr20°recommended
- May24°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul33°fair
- Aug32°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec12°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 3° | 33 mm | 4 d | |
| February | 14° | 4° | 38 mm | 5 d | |
| March | 17° | 6° | 46 mm | 6 d | |
| April | 20° | 8° | 55 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| May | 24° | 12° | 43 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 17° | 35 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| July | 33° | 19° | 10 mm | 2 d | |
| August | 32° | 18° | 39 mm | 3 d | |
| September | 27° | 15° | 44 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 11° | 97 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 7° | 84 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 12° | 3° | 40 mm | 6 d |
The four seasons in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 24°
nights 6 to 12°
- 6 rainy days · 48 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 33°
nights 17 to 19°
- 3 rainy days · 28 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 27°
nights 7 to 15°
- 6 rainy days · 75 mm
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 the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-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 15h26 of daylight, in December 8h56, a difference of 6h31.
9h15Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h23Apr
14h43May
15h26Jun
15h08Jul
13h59Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h35Nov
8h56Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Saint-Rémy-de-Provence" (43.79°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°3° at night
- 33 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°4° at night
- 38 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair17°6° at night
- 46 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended20°8° at night
- 55 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended24°12° at night
- 43 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°17° at night
- 35 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair33°19° at night
- 10 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair32°18° at night
- 39 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°15° at night
- 44 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°11° at night
- 97 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°7° at night
- 84 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 40 mm · 6 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 33 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 55 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 35 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (10 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (39 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 97 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 84 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 40 mm over 6 days. 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 the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 29 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence).
Which month should you avoid in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 40 mm over 6 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence).
What is the hottest month in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence).
What is the coldest month in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence).
What is the driest month in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
July: 10 mm over 2 days of rain, against 97 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in July: 33 °C in the afternoon, 19 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence?
February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence), the safest windows for walking.
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