Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 12°
nights 2 to 4°
- 9 rainy days · 59 mm
When is the best time to visit the Ardèche?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul31°recommended
- Aug31°recommended
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct20°fair
- Nov14°not recommended
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Ardèche, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 2° | 55 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 12° | 4° | 55 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 15° | 5° | 86 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 18° | 8° | 82 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 22° | 12° | 95 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 17° | 81 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 19° | 30 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| August | 31° | 19° | 45 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| September | 25° | 15° | 99 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 11° | 161 mm | 10 d | |
| November | 14° | 7° | 122 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 11° | 4° | 68 mm | 10 d |
The four seasons in the Ardèche, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Vallon-Pont-d'Arc) 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°
- 9 rainy days · 88 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 31°
nights 17 to 19°
- 6 rainy days · 52 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 25°
nights 7 to 15°
- 9 rainy days · 127 mm
Book early for May to September
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 Ardèche, 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 15h31 of daylight, in December 8h51, a difference of 6h40.
9h12Jan
10h23Feb
11h47Mar
13h24Apr
14h46May
15h31Jun
15h13Jul
14h01Aug
12h27Sep
10h53Oct
9h31Nov
8h51Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Vallon-Pont-d'Arc" (44.40°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Ardèche, month by month
EventsL'ArdéchoiseJuneAluna FestivalJuneCastagnades (chestnut festivals)October to NovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: February, March, April, June, September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Ardèche, 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.
- JuneL'Ardéchoise big crowds
Thousands of touring cyclists ride up the passes in the north of the department, with decorated villages and guards of honour along the way.
- JuneAluna Festival
Three nights of open-air concerts on the plain at Ruoms, at the very end of June.
- October to NovemberCastagnades (chestnut festivals)
Around ten villages take turns every autumn weekend to celebrate the chestnut, with markets and meals.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 55 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 55 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°5° at night
- 86 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°8° at night
- 82 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°12° at night
- 95 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°17° at night
- 81 mm · 9 d
High season, book early
July
Recommended31°19° at night
- 30 mm · 4 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended31°19° at night
- 45 mm · 5 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended25°15° at night
- 99 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair20°11° at night
- 161 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended14°7° at night
- 122 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 55 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (81 mm). High season: book early.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 30 mm over 4 days. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 5 days. High season: book early.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 99 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (161 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (122 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). 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 Ardèche?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 31 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc).
Which month should you avoid in the Ardèche?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 122 mm over 10 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Vallon-Pont-d'Arc).
What is the hottest month in the Ardèche?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Vallon-Pont-d'Arc).
What is the coldest month in the Ardèche?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Vallon-Pont-d'Arc).
What is the driest month in the Ardèche?
July: 30 mm over 4 days of rain, against 161 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Ardèche?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in July: 31 °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 Ardèche?
February, March, April, June, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Vallon-Pont-d'Arc), the safest windows for walking.
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