Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Avignon in October
Avignon cools off: highs slip to 70°F (21°C), from 80°F in September, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
At 85/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 51°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (85 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Avignon's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 58°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 72/100.
- Comfort slips from 93/100 in September to 85/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Avignon in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market
Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.
Why now October scores 85/100 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.
Nearby in October
- Nice in October~124 mi · highs 67°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cadaqués in October~138 mi · highs 70°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in October~164 mi · highs 71°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Girona in October~169 mi · highs 70°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Avignon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Avignon in October?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in October?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Avignon in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.