Avignon weather in August (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How's the weather trend in Avignon as August approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of August in Avignon typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 32°C, cooling off to about 19°C at night. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Avignon in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 6 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 330 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Avignon climate page with graphs.

 

Avignon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 330 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Avignon.

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