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Avignon in August
Little changes in Avignon from July: highs stay near 90°F (32°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), and about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 77/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (31 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What August feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 90°F (32°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (25°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's August.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September & October).
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: September brings 2.4 in (62 mm).
- Comfort holds steady from July (75 → 77/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes90°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 65°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Avignon in August
Afternoons run hot (90°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Gordes
Stone village stacked on a cliff above the Luberon valley.
Palais des Papes
The largest Gothic palace in Europe, seat of the popes in the 14th century.
La Mirande
Restaurant in an 18th-century cardinal's palace hotel behind the Palais des Papes.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Château La Nerthe
Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with cellar tours and tastings.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Rocher des Doms
Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.
Why now August scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in August
- Nice in August~124 mi · highs 78°F, 0.9 in rain · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cadaqués in August~138 mi · highs 83°F, 1.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in August~164 mi · highs 83°F, 1.5 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Girona in August~169 mi · highs 83°F, 1.5 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~266 m to Avignon's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Avignon in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Avignon?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 77/100 against a best of 93 in April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Avignon in August?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 65°F (19°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in August?
Not much: about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (90°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 65°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Avignon in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.