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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is one of several regions in France, with temperatures that range from 12°C (54°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) during the peak of August. We've based our full climate overview on data from Cannes, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, during the months of May, June, July, September and October you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (81°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while July is much drier with just 20 mm (0.8 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cannes)

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Cannes Marseille Nice Sainte-Maxime Avignon Aix en Provence
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Climate map of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Cannes 12°C (54°F) 27°C (81°F) 6°C (43°F) 21°C (70°F) 829 mm (33 in) 2,581 hours
Marseille 12°C (54°F) 32°C (90°F) 3°C (37°F) 20°C (68°F) 653 mm (26 in) 2,872 hours
Nice 12°C (54°F) 27°C (81°F) 5°C (41°F) 20°C (68°F) 885 mm (35 in) 2,581 hours
Sainte-Maxime 13°C (55°F) 29°C (84°F) 7°C (45°F) 21°C (70°F) 757 mm (30 in) 2,866 hours
Avignon 12°C (54°F) 33°C (91°F) 3°C (37°F) 20°C (68°F) 749 mm (29 in) 2,871 hours
Aix en Provence 12°C (54°F) 31°C (88°F) 2°C (36°F) 18°C (64°F) 700 mm (28 in) 2,853 hours

Places in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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