Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights 1 to 2°
- 7 rainy days · 51 mm
When is the best time to visit the Luberon?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar14°fair
- Apr17°recommended
- May21°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Luberon, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 1° | 41 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 11° | 2° | 46 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 14° | 4° | 58 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 17° | 6° | 59 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| May | 21° | 10° | 74 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 15° | 46 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 18° | 12 mm | 3 d | |
| August | 30° | 17° | 37 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 24° | 13° | 62 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 10° | 112 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 5° | 94 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 10° | 2° | 67 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in the Luberon, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Gordes) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 21°
nights 4 to 10°
- 8 rainy days · 64 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 15 to 18°
- 4 rainy days · 32 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 24°
nights 5 to 13°
- 8 rainy days · 89 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 Luberon, 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 6h32.
9h15Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h23Apr
14h43May
15h27Jun
15h09Jul
13h59Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h34Nov
8h55Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Gordes" (43.91°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Luberon, month by month
EventsLavender in bloomJune to JulyLavender Festival in SaultAugustTruffle marketsDecember to FebruaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: March, April, June, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Luberon, 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.
- June to JulyLavender in bloom big crowds
The plateaus of Sault and Valensole turn blue from late June to mid-July, depending on the altitude and that year's weather.
- AugustLavender Festival in Sault
A sickle-cutting contest, a producers' market and public distillation, on 15 August on the plateau.
- December to FebruaryTruffle markets
The rabassiers, or truffle hunters, sell black truffles in Apt, Carpentras and Ménerbes, from the start of winter to the end of February, often hand to hand.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°1° at night
- 41 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 46 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair14°4° at night
- 58 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended17°6° at night
- 59 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended21°10° at night
- 74 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°15° at night
- 46 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
July
Fair31°18° at night
- 12 mm · 3 d
High season, book early
August
Fair30°17° at night
- 37 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°13° at night
- 62 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°10° at night
- 112 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°5° at night
- 94 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 67 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 41 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 59 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 3 days). High season: book early.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 37 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 62 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 7 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
Same season, other ideas
Their best time overlaps with this one: worth comparing before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Luberon?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 27 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Gordes).
Which month should you avoid in the Luberon?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 67 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Gordes).
What is the hottest month in the Luberon?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Gordes).
What is the coldest month in the Luberon?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Gordes).
What is the driest month in the Luberon?
July: 12 mm over 3 days of rain, against 112 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Luberon?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in July: 31 °C in the afternoon, 18 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in the Luberon?
March, April, June, September, October, November: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Gordes), the safest windows for walking.
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