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
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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
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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
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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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 371 hours of sunshine.
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