Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights 2 to 3°
- 8 rainy days · 55 mm
When is the best time to visit Drôme Provençale?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul31°recommended
- Aug30°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Drôme Provençale, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 2° | 44 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 11° | 3° | 51 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 14° | 5° | 70 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 18° | 7° | 70 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 21° | 11° | 93 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 16° | 70 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 19° | 21 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| August | 30° | 18° | 44 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 24° | 14° | 71 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 11° | 131 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 6° | 100 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 10° | 3° | 70 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Drôme Provençale, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Grignan) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 21°
nights 5 to 11°
- 9 rainy days · 78 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 16 to 19°
- 5 rainy days · 45 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 24°
nights 6 to 14°
- 8 rainy days · 101 mm
Book early for May to July 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 Drôme Provençale, 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.
9h11Jan
10h23Feb
11h47Mar
13h24Apr
14h46May
15h31Jun
15h13Jul
14h01Aug
12h27Sep
10h53Oct
9h31Nov
8h51Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Grignan" (44.42°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Drôme Provençale, month by month
EventsAlicoque in NyonsFebruaryLavender in bloomJune to JulyFêtes nocturnes de Grignan (open-air theatre)July to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: March, April, June, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Drôme Provençale, 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.
- FebruaryAlicoque in Nyons
On the first weekend of February, Nyons tastes the new olive oil, with garlic toast and a parade of the brotherhoods.
- June to JulyLavender in bloom big crowds
The lavandin fields turn blue around Grignan and the Baronnies from late June to mid-July, before the harvest.
- July to AugustFêtes nocturnes de Grignan (open-air theatre)
A classic play is performed every summer evening against the château's Renaissance façade, as night falls.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°2° at night
- 44 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°3° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 70 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°7° at night
- 70 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°11° at night
- 93 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°16° at night
- 70 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
July
Recommended31°19° at night
- 21 mm · 4 d
High season, book early
August
Fair30°18° at night
- 44 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°14° at night
- 71 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°11° at night
- 131 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°6° at night
- 100 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°3° at night
- 70 mm · 9 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (44 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (70 mm). High season: book early.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 4 days. High season: book early.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 71 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (131 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (70 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 Drôme Provençale?
May to July and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 31 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Grignan).
Which month should you avoid in Drôme Provençale?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 70 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Grignan).
What is the hottest month in Drôme Provençale?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Grignan).
What is the coldest month in Drôme Provençale?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Grignan).
What is the driest month in Drôme Provençale?
July: 21 mm over 4 days of rain, against 131 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Drôme Provençale?
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 Drôme Provençale?
March, April, June, September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Grignan), the safest windows for walking.
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