Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Avignon in September
Avignon cools off: highs slip to 80°F (27°C), from 90°F in August, with lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 93/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 17 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 58°F (15°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (62 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Avignon's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (September – November), which brings about 9.6 in (245 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in August to 93/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 58°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Avignon in September
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 September scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pont Saint-Bénezet
The half-bridge of the 'Sur le pont d'Avignon' song, reaching partway over the Rhône.
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 80°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Pont du Gard
Three-tier Roman aqueduct over the Gardon River with a museum and swimming spots.
Nearby in September
- Nice in September~124 mi · highs 73°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Cadaqués in September~138 mi · highs 77°F, 1.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in September~164 mi · highs 77°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Girona in September~169 mi · highs 76°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (4°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Avignon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Avignon in September?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in September?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 58°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Avignon in September?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.