When is the best time to go to Avignon
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Avignon, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Avignon
Avignon weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Avignon are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 56mm | 5hrs | 10.4hrs |
January in Avignon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Avignon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Avignon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Avignon with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 64mm | 5.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Avignon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Avignon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Avignon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Avignon with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 55mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Avignon is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Avignon.
March is in the spring in Avignon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Avignon with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 53mm | 8.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
Avignon's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Avignon.
April is in the spring in Avignon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Avignon with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 56mm | 9.3hrs | 15.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Avignon and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Avignon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Avignon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Avignon with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 42mm | 11.1hrs | 10.4hrs |
Avignon's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Avignon, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Avignon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Avignon with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 25mm | 12.3hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Avignon is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Avignon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Avignon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Avignon with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 51mm | 11hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Avignon is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Avignon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Avignon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Avignon with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 74mm | 8.7hrs | 14.4hrs |
Avignon's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Avignon.
September is in the fall / autumn in Avignon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Avignon with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Avignon weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 105mm | 6.6hrs | 15.8hrs |
October is a damp month in Avignon and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Avignon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Avignon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Avignon with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 68mm | 5.2hrs | 10.4hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Avignon and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Avignon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Avignon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Avignon with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 61mm | 4.7hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Avignon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Avignon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Avignon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Avignon with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Avignon weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.9°C 84°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 105mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
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