Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights 1 to 2°
- 7 rainy days · 53 mm
When is the best time to visit the Verdon Gorge?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar13°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug29°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Verdon Gorge, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 1° | 40 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 11° | 2° | 57 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 13° | 3° | 70 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 17° | 6° | 68 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 20° | 10° | 83 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 14° | 65 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 17° | 16 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| August | 29° | 17° | 36 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 24° | 13° | 55 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 9° | 87 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 4° | 98 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 10° | 2° | 61 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in the Verdon Gorge, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 20°
nights 3 to 10°
- 9 rainy days · 74 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 30°
nights 14 to 17°
- 6 rainy days · 39 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 24°
nights 4 to 13°
- 8 rainy days · 80 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 the Verdon Gorge, 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 6h31.
9h15Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h23Apr
14h43May
15h27Jun
15h09Jul
13h59Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h35Nov
8h55Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Moustiers-Sainte-Marie" (43.85°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Verdon Gorge, month by month
EventsLavender in bloomJune to JulyValensole Lavender FestivalJulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: March, April, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Verdon Gorge, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- June to JulyLavender in bloom big crowds
The Valensole and Puimoisson plateaus turn purple from mid-June to mid-July, before the first cutting.
- JulyValensole Lavender Festival big crowds
One Sunday in July, with public distillation, a producers' market and a flower parade in the village of Valensole.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°1° at night
- 40 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 57 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 70 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°6° at night
- 68 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°10° at night
- 83 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°14° at night
- 65 mm · 10 d
High season, book early
July
Recommended30°17° at night
- 16 mm · 3 d
High season, book early
August
Fair29°17° at night
- 36 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°13° at night
- 55 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°9° at night
- 87 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°4° at night
- 98 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 61 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: 40 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 57 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (65 mm). High season: book early.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 3 days). High season: book early.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 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: 55 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 61 mm over 7 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 Verdon Gorge?
May to July and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 30 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie).
Which month should you avoid in the Verdon Gorge?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 70 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie).
What is the hottest month in the Verdon Gorge?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie).
What is the coldest month in the Verdon Gorge?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie).
What is the driest month in the Verdon Gorge?
July: 16 mm over 3 days of rain, against 98 mm in November, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Verdon Gorge?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in July: 30 °C in the afternoon, 17 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in the Verdon Gorge?
March, April, August, September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie), the safest windows for walking.
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