Monthly weather, temperature, rainfall, travel time (2023)

The climate in Avignon is generally mild and can be defined as mildtransitional Mediterranean, with relatively mild winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in southern France, 60 km (37 miles) from the sea, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
We are in the Rhone Valley (near Avignon is the Durance River which flows into the Rhone itself), where the mistral, a cold and dry north wind, often blows. In summer we are in the hottest part of France where the temperature can reach and exceed 35°C (95°F).
TheAverage temperatureThe coldest month (January) is 6.3 °C (43.3 °F), the warmest month (July) is 24.8 °C (76.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

precipitationit is 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year and is therefore at an average level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (July) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest month (September). Winter is quite dry. The only rainy season when it can sometimes rain heavily is autumn. However, there is an increase in the amount of precipitation in April and May. Here is the average rainfall.

TheTurn it offit is quite mild, with some rainy and some sunny days.
The Maestral blows quite often and increases the feeling of cold, although in general the temperature is not very low because the air mass comes from the North Atlantic.
But sometimes there can be extreme cold when cold air comes from Russia or the Arctic regions. Snow is rare, but on average there is quite a lot of snow every few years.
Even in these cases, it is rare for the temperature to drop to very low levels, but sometimes it can happen. Very rarely, and only in the coldest winters, does the temperature drop below -10°C (14°F). The coldest record is -14.5 °C (6 °F) and was recorded in February 1956. Most recently -13°C (8.5°F) was reached in January 1985.
ThesummerIt is hot and sunny with rare thunderstorms.
The Maestral blows less often than at other times of the year, and even when it does, it's not necessarily particularly fresh.
On the hottest days of the year it can reach 36/37 °C (97/99 °F), rarely higher (even 40 °C or 104 °F). The record high is 42.8 °C (109 °F) and was set at the end of June 2019. In July 2022, the average high temperature was 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).

The average is around 2,660SunHours per year: The city is therefore very sunny. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

The best time

Thethe best timeAvignon should be visitedSpring, from mid-April to mid-June. September is also a good month, but it is quite rainy. Summer, from mid-June to August, can be hot, although it is the best time for those who want to go to the beach. Winter is mostly quite mild, but sometimes it can get cold and rain.

Avignon - Monthly weather

Based on the period 1994-2020

UJanuaryDuring the coldest month of the year, the weather in Avignon is usually quite cold. The average temperature is 6.3 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5°C (23°F). However, in January 2010, the temperature dropped to -8.7 °C (16.3 °F).
On the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17°C (63°F). However, in January 2007 it reached 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
Rainfall is 50 mm (2 inches) spread over 5 days.
The average day lasts 9 hours and 25 minutes.
On average, there are 4.5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average air humidity is 78%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
Average wind speed is 15 km/h (9 mph).

UFebruaryThe weather in Avignon is usually quite mild. The average temperature is 7.4 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.3 °C (36.2 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4°C (24.5°F). However, in February 2005 the temperature dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F).
On the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19°C (66°F). However, in February 2019, it reached 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
Rainfall is 40 mm (1.6 inches) spread over 5 days.
The average day lasts 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There is an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average air humidity is 74%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
Average wind speed is 16 km/h (10 mph).

UMarchThe weather in Avignon is usually mild. The average temperature is 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2°C (28.5°F). However, in March 2005 the temperature dropped to −9.9 °C (14.2 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23°C (73.5°F). However, in March 1994 it reached 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
Rainfall is 40 mm (1.6 inches) spread over 4 days.
An average day lasts 12 hours and 0 minutes.
On average, there are 7 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average air humidity is 68%.
Average wind speed is 16 km/h (10 mph).

UAprilThe weather in Avignon is usually mild. The average temperature is 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to about 2°C (35.5°F). However, in April 1997 it dropped to -0.9 °C (30.4 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26°C (79°F). However, in April 2005 it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
Rainfall is 65 mm (2.6 inches) spread over 7 days.
The average day lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes.
On average, there are 7.5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average air humidity is 63%.
Average wind speed is 16 km/h (10 mph).

UMayThe weather in Avignon is usually very mild. The average temperature is 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, in May 2013, it dropped to 2.9 °C (37.2 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in May 2001 it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
Rainfall is 65 mm (2.6 inches) spread over 7 days.
The average day lasts 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
On average, there are 8.5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average air humidity is 66%.
Average wind speed is 14 km/h (9 mph).

UJune, the weather in Avignon is usually warm. However, there are significant differences between day and night. The average temperature is 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, in June 2014 it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in June 2019.
Rainfall is 40 mm (1.6 inches) spread over 4 days.
The average day lasts 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
On average, there are 10.5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average air humidity is 64%.
Average wind speed is 14 km/h (9 mph).

UJulyIn the hottest month of the year, the weather in Avignon is usually warm to hot. However, there are significant differences between day and night. The average temperature is 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5°C (56.5°F). However, in July 2011 it dropped to 10.7 °C (51.3 °F).
On the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5°C (97.5°F). However, in July 2017, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
Rainfall is 25 mm (1 inch) spread over 2 days.
The average day lasts 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
On average, there are 11 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average air humidity is 59%.
Average wind speed is 14 km/h (9 mph).

UAugust, the weather in Avignon is usually warm to hot. However, there are significant differences between day and night. The average temperature is 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5°C (54°F). However, in August 1998 it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5°C (98°F). However, in August 2020, it reached 40.9 °C (105.6 °F).
Rainfall is 45 mm (1.8 inches) spread over 3 days.
The average day lasts 13 hours and 55 minutes.
On average, there are 9.5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average air humidity is 63%.
Average wind speed is 14 km/h (9 mph).

USeptember, the weather in Avignon is usually warm. The average temperature is 20.0 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.7 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8°C (46.5°F). However, in September 2017, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in September 2019, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
Rainfall is 95 mm (3.7 inches) spread over 5 days.
The average day lasts 12 hours and 25 minutes.
On average, there are 8 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average air humidity is 68%.
Average wind speed is 13 km/h (8 mph).

UNovemberThe weather in Avignon is usually very mild. The average temperature is 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3°C (37.5°F). However, in October 2012, the temperature dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in October 2011 it reached 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
Rainfall is 90 mm (3.5 inches) spread over 7 days.
An average day lasts 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There is an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average air humidity is 72%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
Average wind speed is 13 km/h (8 mph).

UNovemberThe weather in Avignon is usually mild. The average temperature is 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.4 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2°C (28.5°F). However, in November 1998 the temperature dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F).
On the hottest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21°C (70°F). However, in November 2018, 23 °C (73.4 °F) was reached.
Rainfall is 70 mm (2.8 inches) spread over 7 days.
The average day lasts 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average is 5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 51% of the time.
Average humidity is 75%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
Average wind speed is 14 km/h (9 mph).

UDecemberThe weather in Avignon is usually quite mild. The average temperature is 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.5 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 11 °C (51.7 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5°C (24°F). However, in December 2001 the temperature dropped to -8.6 °C (16.5 °F).
On the hottest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17°C (63°F). However, in December 2006 it reached 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
Rainfall is 50 mm (2 inches) spread over 6 days.
The average day lasts 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
On average, there are 4.5 sunny hours per day. So the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average air humidity is 76%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
Average wind speed is 15 km/h (9 mph).