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Avignon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Avignon is mild. The influence of the Mediterranean is very noticeable here. In winter the temperature barely drops below 0°C and in summer it can be warm with a great number of sun hours. Only when the Mistral wind is blowing cold passes through the city. This is usually in winter.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Avignon can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Avignon experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 749 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 101 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 26 mm over 5 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

For more details, please visit our Avignon Precipitation page.

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Avignon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Avignon

Wed   Dec 18
13°C | 3°C
N 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 19
11°C | 2°C
W 3 m/s
0.7 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Dec 20
9°C | 3°C
N 14 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Avignon in France

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Avignon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Avignon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Avignon?
    November tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Avignon?
    July is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Avignon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.