Best time to visit Avignon
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Avignon
14 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Avignon).
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Camargue Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon - 2
Half day private tour for 2-3 person - 3
Luberon Market & Villages from Avignon - 4
Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, from the Careers of Lights to the Pont du Gard - 5
Gordes, Roussillon(+ Ochre Trail) & Fontaine de Vaucluse - 6
Luberon Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon - 7
Van Gogh's Provence & Les-Baux-de-Provence - Afternoon Tour - 8
Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon - 9
Full Day Ebike Tour in the Luberon Region from Avignon - 10
Full day private tour for 2-3 person - 11
Cooking lessons - 12
Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour - 13
Custom Half-Day Private Tour through Provence - 14
Avignon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Last refreshed 2026-05-27.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Avignon (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Avignon's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3–10 | 6 | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 70% | 28 | 159 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 5–14 | 10 | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 65% | 26 | 163 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 6–16 | 12 | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 56% | 25 | 214 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 9–19 | 16 | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 48% | 25 | 234 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 13–23 | 21 | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 51% | 24 | 266 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 18–28 | 27 | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 46% | 25 | 296 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 20–32 | 31 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 39% | 26 | 317 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 20–31 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 40% | 25 | 290 | 7 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 16–26 | 25 | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 54% | 22 | 228 | 5 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 13–21 | 19 | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 64% | 23 | 191 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 7–15 | 12 | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 70% | 24 | 158 | 2 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | 4–11 | 7 | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 75% | 23 | 141 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
UV Index in Avignon by Month
UV index in Avignon peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
9/1018–28°C (feels 27°C) · 7 rain days (63h) · 296 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
9/1013–23°C (feels 21°C) · 8 rain days (91h) · 266 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
9/1016–26°C · 9 rain days (86h) · 228 sun hours · 54% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/103–10°C (feels 6°C) · 6 rain days (68h) · 159 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/105–14°C (feels 10°C) · 6 rain days (66h) · 163 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
8/106–16°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (76h) · 214 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
8/109–19°C (feels 16°C) · 6 rain days (73h) · 234 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
7/1020–32°C (feels 31°C) · 3 rain days (22h) · 317 sun hours · 39% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
7/1020–31°C · 4 rain days (30h) · 290 sun hours · 40% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
8/1013–21°C (feels 19°C) · 9 rain days (110h) · 191 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
November
7/107–15°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (78h) · 158 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/104–11°C (feels 7°C) · 9 rain days (101h) · 141 sun hours · 75% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Avignon
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
June is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–28°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, May, September.
What is the worst time to visit Avignon?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 4–11°C (9 rainy days).
Is Avignon too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Avignon?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Avignon have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 25) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 28) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Avignon by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Avignon in July?
July is the peak UV month in Avignon, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Avignon on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, May, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Avignon bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: January, February, March, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 24 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.