What’s the climate like in Avignon?
The current climate of Avignon features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Avignon in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in February 2018.
On average, Avignon gets 1639 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 107 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Avignon?
The best time to visit Avignon for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Avignon. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Avignon
The climate table of Avignon shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 156 | 161 | 134 | 100 | 162 | 113 | 93 | 96 | 91 | 174 | 166 | 193 |
| Snow (cm) | 29 | 22 | 18 | 3,8 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,2 | 8,6 | 22 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in February
- Precipitation*: 1639 mm per year, averaging 137 mm per month
- Snowfall: 107 cm per year
- Driest months: 91 mm in September, 93 mm in July and 96 mm in August
- Wettest months: 193 mm in December, 174 mm in October and 166 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Avignon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Avignon, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Avignon
This graph shows how much precipitation Avignon, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Avignon
This graph shows how much snow Avignon, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Avignon
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Avignon, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Avignon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Avignon, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Avignon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Avignon, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Avignon
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Avignon, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Avignon by Month
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