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Weather in February in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Thinking about venturing to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in February?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. In February, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at -3°C to mild in Collobrières at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Collobrières and -12°C in Le Monêtier-les-Bains.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Le Sambuc with an average of 43 mm to high rainfall in La Grave with 106 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 159 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cannes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's yearly weather, check out our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.

Where to go in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

Cannes

In February Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cannes
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<<   January January
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12°C 
6°C 
150 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
6°C 
159 hours 
65 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
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15°C 
8°C 
186 hours 
60 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cannes

Nice

In February Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Nice
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<<   January January
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12°C 
5°C 
150 hours 
70 mm 
9 days 
12°C 
5°C 
159 hours 
69 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
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14°C 
7°C 
186 hours 
65 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Nice

Marseille

In February Marseille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Marseille
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<<   January January
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12°C 
3°C 
145 hours 
55 mm 
10 days 
14°C 
3°C 
175 hours 
46 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
18°C 
6°C 
240 hours 
41 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Marseille

Sainte-Maxime

In February Sainte-Maxime generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Sainte-Maxime
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<<   January January
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
150 hours 
65 mm 
9 days 
14°C 
7°C 
149 hours 
59 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
>>  
16°C 
9°C 
205 hours 
53 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Sainte-Maxime

Avignon

In February Avignon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Avignon
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<<   January January
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12°C 
3°C 
145 hours 
61 mm 
10 days 
13°C 
3°C 
177 hours 
48 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
18°C 
6°C 
241 hours 
46 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Avignon

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France.

Is February the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with often unpleasant weather in Cannes.

On average, the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cannes. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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