Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 14°
nights 3 to 5°
- 7 rainy days · 46 mm
- 7 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May23°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Avignon, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 3° | 6.8 h | 29 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 14° | 5° | 7.8 h | 37 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 16° | 6° | 9.4 h | 64 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 19° | 9° | 10.5 h | 58 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| May | 23° | 13° | 11.6 h | 84 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 18° | 13.3 h | 53 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 20° | 13.7 h | 21 mm | 3 d | |
| August | 31° | 20° | 12.5 h | 53 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 26° | 16° | 10.5 h | 112 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 12° | 8.2 h | 120 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 7° | 7 h | 67 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 11° | 4° | 6.4 h | 71 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Avignon, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Palais des Papes) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 23°
nights 6 to 13°
- 7 rainy days · 69 mm
- 10.5 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 32°
nights 18 to 20°
- 5 rainy days · 42 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 26°
nights 7 to 16°
- 9 rainy days · 100 mm
- 8.6 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 Avignon, 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 15h27 of daylight, in December 8h55, a difference of 6h33.
9h14Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h23Apr
14h44May
15h27Jun
15h09Jul
13h59Aug
12h26Sep
10h54Oct
9h34Nov
8h55Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Palais des Papes" (43.95°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Avignon, month by month
What to see and do
EventsAvignon FestivalJulyCheval PassionJanuaryLes HivernalesFebruaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Avignon, 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.
- JulyAvignon Festival big crowds
The In in the main courtyard of the Palace of the Popes, the Off in around a hundred venues, with flyers and parades in the streets.
- JanuaryCheval Passion
The exhibition centre hosts equestrian shows and the Crinières d'Or for five days in the depths of winter.
- FebruaryLes Hivernales
The contemporary dance festival takes over La Manutention and several of the city's venues for about ten days.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°3° at night
- 29 mm · 6 d
- 6.8 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 37 mm · 6 d
- 7.8 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°6° at night
- 64 mm · 8 d
- 9.4 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°9° at night
- 58 mm · 6 d
- 10.5 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended23°13° at night
- 84 mm · 8 d
- 11.6 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°18° at night
- 53 mm · 7 d
- 13.3 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°20° at night
- 21 mm · 3 d
- 13.7 h
High season, book early
August
Fair31°20° at night
- 53 mm · 4 d
- 12.5 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended26°16° at night
- 112 mm · 9 d
- 10.5 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°12° at night
- 120 mm · 9 d
- 8.2 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°7° at night
- 67 mm · 8 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 71 mm · 9 d
- 6.4 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 29 mm over 6 days. Expect 6.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 37 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 58 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (21 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.7 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (120 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Expect 6.4 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 Avignon?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 28 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Palais des Papes).
Which month should you avoid in Avignon?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 71 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Palais des Papes).
What is the hottest month in Avignon?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Palais des Papes).
What is the coldest month in Avignon?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Palais des Papes).
What is the driest month in Avignon?
July: 21 mm over 3 days of rain, against 120 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Avignon?
July, with 13.7 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 Avignon?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in July: 32 °C in the afternoon, 20 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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