Best time to visit Avignon
The best time to visit Avignon is from mid-April to mid-June, thereby avoiding the the crowds, noise, traffic jams and high prices of July and August, when the weather can also be very hot.
Avignon weather
Avignon enjoys a transitional Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, sunny summers.
Located in the Rhone Valley, Avignon has one of the hottest summer climates in France.
What is the best month to visit Avignon?
Late April, May and early June are the best months to visit Avignon – the climate is perfect with warm, sunny weather and little rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Avignon?
The hottest month in Avignon is normally July, with an average high temperature of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 17°C (62°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36°C (97°F).
The warm season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
What is the humidity in Avignon?
Avignon experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 59% – 78% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Avignon?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Avignon is 7°C (44°F), and varies over the course of the year from very dry at 1°C (34°F) to comfortable at 14°C (57°F).
The more humid time of year in Avignon lasts from mid-June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid on average 3% of the time.
The month with the highest humidity in Avignon is August, with an average of four days that may feel slightly humid.
October through June is generally comfortable, with little or no humidity.
Which is the coldest month in Avignon?
The coldest month in Avignon is usually January, with an average low of 1°C (34°F) and high of 12°C (53°F).
The cooler season lasts from mid-November to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 14°C (57°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Avignon?
The sunniest month in Avignon is July, with more than 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 73% of daylight hours.
Which month has the most rain in Avignon?
October is usually the wettest month of the year in Avignon with an average rainfall of 90mm (3.5in) of rainfall on average, distributed across eight days.
The rainy season lasts from mid-September to early-June, with a greater than 19% chance of a given day being a wet day. September through November receives the most rainfall.
Rain falls throughout the year in Avignon. The drier season lasts from early-June to mid-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Avignon is July.
What are the windiest months in Avignon?
The windiest month in Avignon is March, with an average hourly wind speed of 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-January through April, with average wind speeds of more than 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from May through to late-January. The month with the least amount of wind in Avignon is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Avignon is from the north throughout the year.
Avignon Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 12 |
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| 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 78 | 74 | 68 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 72 | 75 | 76 |
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 50 | 40 | 40 | 65 | 65 | 40 | 25 | 45 | 90 | 90 | 70 | 50 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: July and August. Typically, peak season in France revolves around school holidays – Christmas and New Year, mid-February to mid-March, Easter, July and August. Expect high hotel prices, packed beaches and traffic-clogged roads.
Low season: Spring and Autumn offer the best deals and reasonable weather despite the occasional rain showers.
Source: Meteorological data for Avignon is based on weather statistics gathered during 2012 to 2021 by Météo-France at the closest weather station: Avignon Provence Airport (AVN), located about 9km (5mi) west of Avignon.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Avignon: 15 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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