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Best Time to Visit Avignon

For the most comfortable weather in Avignon, aim for April – June and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. March and July & August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.

Avignon, France
Best months
Apr – Jun and Sep & Oct
Shoulder
Mar and Jul & Aug
Toughest
Dec & Jan
Warmest
Jul · 92°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 35°F
Wettest
Nov · 3.9 in
Driest
Jul · 1.0 in

Avignon weather by month

Highs run from 50°F to 92°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 25.0 in (635 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Avignon, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high50°F10°C52°F11°C60°F15°C67°F20°C75°F24°C85°F30°C92°F33°C90°F32°C80°F27°C70°F21°C58°F15°C51°F11°C
Avg low35°F2°C35°F1°C40°F5°C46°F8°C53°F12°C62°F17°C66°F19°C65°F19°C58°F15°C51°F11°C42°F6°C36°F2°C
Rain1.9 in49 mm1.6 in40 mm1.7 in44 mm2.2 in56 mm2.2 in56 mm1.5 in37 mm1.0 in25 mm1.2 in31 mm2.4 in62 mm3.3 in85 mm3.9 in98 mm2.0 in52 mm
Humidity84%80%76%71%66%58%50%52%62%73%82%84%
Cloud64%59%56%54%52%41%32%36%43%58%63%62%
Comfort637083909186757793857266

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~266 m (873 ft) to Avignon's ~30 m (98 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Avignon season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 50–52°F (10–11°C) and lows down to 35°F (1°C). About 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 66/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 60°F highs in March to 75°F by May. About 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (5°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 88/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 85–92°F (30–33°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain, 15% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 62°F (17°C). Comfort peaks here: June ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 79/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 58°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 9.6 in (245 mm) of rain, 39% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 42°F (6°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 8 Great and 4 Good. Great months: March – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Avignon weather questions

When is the best time to visit Avignon?

For the most comfortable weather in Avignon, aim for April – June and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. March and July & August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Avignon?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 1.0 in (25 mm). The yearly total is around 25.0 in (635 mm).

What is the coldest month in Avignon?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F (1°C) and highs of 52°F (11°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 92°F (33°C).

Is Avignon humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 53%, and highs peak around 92°F (33°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Avignon?

Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 35°F (1°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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