Avignon Holiday Weather Overview
Avignon is a French commune that can be found in the south east of France on the left bank of the River Rhône. Between 1309 and 1377 seven popes lived in Avignon and the town was sold to the papacy by Countess Jeanne of Provence.
The town remained part of the Papal until 1791 and the French Revolution when the town became part of France once again. Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse department and is one of the few cities in France that has its ancient ramparts still intac
Best food and places to eat in Avignon
Avignon has lots of different restaurants that offer mostly French cuisine but there are some that offer some variations on the cuisine. Some of the best restaurants to visit Avignon include Fou de Fafa, Le Petit Gourmand, Le Bistrot Lyonnais, Cuisine Chic, Estaminet Aromes et Tentation, Le Princiere, the Christian Etienne, Restaurant L’Essentiel, Le Gout du Jour and Le Petit Comptoir.
Top hotels in Avignon
Avignon has lots of different types of accommodation on offer in the town that include a large number of private holiday rentals, hotels, bed and breakfasts, smaller inns and converted houses.
For accommodation that gives you a true feel of Avignon then the smaller inns, bed & breakfasts and converted houses offer your best opportunity to experience it. There are lots to choose from including the L’Echo de France, the Maison Velvet, La Petite Saunerie, the Cote Square B&B, Le Limas, L’ilot Bambou, Aux Augustins, La Violette, the Maison Boussingault, L’Ombre du Palais, Le Mas Boheme, Le Mas de I’ile, Domaine de Rhodes, Le Clos du Rempart and the Mas de Capelou.
If you would rather stay in a hotel then there is the Thames Residence Hotel, the Hotel d’Europe, the Hotel Garlande, the Hotel le Colbert, La Mirande Hotel, the Auberge de Cassagne & Spa, the Hotel de I’Horloge, the Hotel Saint George and the Novotel Avignon Centre.
Things to do and see in Avignon
When it comes to things to do in Avignon there are some beautiful things to see in the town that revolve around the beauty of the river and others that are centred on the historical centre.
Les Luminessences D’avignon, the Palais des Papes, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms, the Musee du Petit Palais, the Rue de Teinturiers, the Eglise Saint Pierre and the Place de I’Horloge are all beautiful sites that you can visit in the town that will take your breath away.
However if you would rather visit areas of natural beauty then there is the Ile de la Bathelasse and the Rocher des Doms.
When is the best month to visit Avignon?
The best time to visit Avignon is during the summer months when the weather is at its warmest and rainfall is at its lowest, however the mild climate of Avignon means that you can visit the town all year round and still enjoy the beauty and peaceful nature of Avignon.
Climate in Avignon
Avignon has a Mediterranean climate and experiences four distinct seasons. Summer is the warmest time in Avignon and also the dries. It spans from June to August and sees temperatures reaching an average high of 28 degrees Celsius and an average low during the night of around 12 degrees Celsius.
December, January and February are the coldest months in Avignon but temperatures don’t drop below 1 degree on average and have average day time highs of around 11 degrees Celsius.
Autumn in Avignon is the wettest time of year though the temperatures remain mild, the most rain falls in October so it best to avoid the town during this time, though rainfall occurs all year round.
What to pack and wear in Avignon?
During the summer light clothing is the perfect thing to wear, though having a scarf in order to cover your head and shoulders if you intend to visit the Papal historic is recommended. Due to the chance of rainfall all year round it is advisable to take waterproof clothing with you. During the autumn, spring and winter months having warmer clothing is sensible as there can be sudden drops in temperature.
Best months to visit Avignon?
May and March are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Avignon. The weather averages gathered from Avignon weather forecast and Avignon weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 23°c and average of 259.1333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Avignon?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 3°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Avignon?
November and October receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 122.48mm.
Travelling to Avignon? Check out our Weather averages of Avignon to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Avignon section.