Late winter · Weather & things to do
Avignon in February
Avignon edges warmer than January, with highs of 52°F (11°C), lows of 35°F (1°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 52°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 35°F (1°C).
About 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's February.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in January to 70/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Avignon in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Pont Saint-Bénezet
The half-bridge of the 'Sur le pont d'Avignon' song, reaching partway over the Rhône.
La Mirande
Restaurant in an 18th-century cardinal's palace hotel behind the Palais des Papes.
Château La Nerthe
Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with cellar tours and tastings.
Rocher des Doms
Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.
Why now February scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market
Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 1.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Nice in February~124 mi · highs 54°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cadaqués in February~138 mi · highs 55°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in February~164 mi · highs 56°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Girona in February~169 mi · highs 55°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Avignon?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are April – June and September & October, at up to 93. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Avignon in February?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 35°F (1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in February?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Avignon in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.