Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Avignon in January
This is the coldest month in Avignon: highs average 50°F (10°C) and lows 35°F (2°C), with about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 63/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (49 mm) for the month.
Only about 9 h 04 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and September & October.
- Comfort slips from 66/100 in December to 63/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Avignon in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rocher des Doms
Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.
Why now January scores 63/100 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 50°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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.
Les Halles d'Avignon
Covered market with Provençal produce, cheeses and a green living wall facade.
Nearby in January
- Nice in January~124 mi · highs 54°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cadaqués in January~138 mi · highs 54°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in January~164 mi · highs 55°F, 2.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Girona in January~169 mi · highs 55°F, 2.0 in rain · 3°C (5°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Avignon?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 63/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Avignon in January?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in January?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Avignon in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.