Late spring · Weather & things to do
Avignon in May
Avignon warms up: highs climb to 75°F (24°C), from 67°F in April, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 53°F (12°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (56 mm) for the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Avignon's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 75°F, up from 67°F in April.
- Comfort holds steady from April (90 → 91/100).
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Avignon in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market
Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.
Why now May scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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.
Rocher des Doms
Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Nice in May~124 mi · highs 66°F, 1.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cadaqués in May~138 mi · highs 71°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in May~164 mi · highs 71°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Girona in May~169 mi · highs 70°F, 2.5 in rain · 3°C (5°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Avignon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Avignon in May?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in May?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Avignon in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.