SeasonMapAix-en-Provence (Provence) weather in July
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July in Aix-en-Provence: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Aix-en-Provence · #542 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Aix-en-Provence in July
Notes from nearby Saint-Tropez (100 km away)
Aix-en-Provence doesn't have its own notes for July yet — these are about Saint-Tropez, close enough to share the season.
Saint-Tropez's forum calls mid-July warm, afternoons approaching 30°C with moderate humidity, but the real story is the crowds — traffic and parking become genuinely difficult by mid-month as the village fills up through late August. Regulars suggest early June as a quieter, slightly cooler alternative for anyone prioritizing ease of getting around over guaranteed heat.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence's forum calls April-May the nicest stretch of the year for Provence, with late-May days typically 24-28°C and cool enough evenings for a light jacket. Regulars are honest that May can still run cool or bring rain some years, so packing waterproofs alongside summer layers is standard advice — the payoff is far smaller crowds than high summer.
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Aix-en-Provence climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 54% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 13.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aix-en-Provence in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFestival d'Aix, Summer holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Aix-en-Provence's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAix-en-Provence's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Aix-en-Provence in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Lavender on the Valensole plateau
20 Jun – 25 Jul · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsThe fields an hour north of town come out in the last days of June and are cut through July. Go early: the coaches reach Valensole by ten and the roadside pull-ins fill.
- Hazard
Heatwave weeks
1 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallyExtreme heatMost summers bring stretches where the town moves indoors until six and the fountains are the only shade worth having. Meteo-France runs the warnings department by department. Source ↗
- Festival
Festival d'Aix
2–21 JulMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThree weeks of opera in the open courtyard of the Archeveche and at the Grand Theatre. The audience books in the spring, and the restaurant tables at eight go with it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aix-en-Provence — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- July in Aix-en-Provence: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Aix-en-Provence on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in July?
- In July, Aix-en-Provence averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 19.5°C, with about 11.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aix-en-Provence in July?
- Aix-en-Provence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in July.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — July
Within 300 km: Marseille's Festival de Marseille on 14 Jun – 8 Jul, and Avignon's Festival d'Avignon and the Off around 4–26 Jul.