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Avignon in June
Avignon warms up: highs climb to 85°F (30°C), from 75°F in May, with lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (37 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What June feels like
Warm afternoons near 85°F (30°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's June.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 16 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Avignon's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.5 in (37 mm) after 2.2 in (56 mm) in May.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 75/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 16 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from May.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Avignon in June
June 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.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market
Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.
Why now June scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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 Highs near 85°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in June
- Nice in June~124 mi · highs 73°F, 1.1 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cadaqués in June~138 mi · highs 79°F, 1.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in June~164 mi · highs 79°F, 1.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Girona in June~169 mi · highs 78°F, 1.4 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Avignon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Avignon in June?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in June?
Not much: about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 62°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Avignon in June?
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