SeasonMapAvignon weather in August
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August in Avignon: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Avignon · #648 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Avignon in August
Other months in Avignon
Avignon's forum calls April through May the nicest stretch of the year for the south of France weather-wise, generally stable with warm, sunny days. Regulars flag the Mistral wind as the one genuine wildcard — impossible to predict in advance and capable of turning a warm day cool and blustery — so layers plus an umbrella cover most of what May can throw at you.
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Avignon climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 51% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Avignon in August
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.
BusySummer holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Avignon'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 weatherAvignon's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Avignon in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Heatwave weeks
1 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallyExtreme heatAvignon sits in one of the hottest corners of France and the festival plays straight through it: the stone courtyards hold the day until well past midnight. Meteo-France runs the warnings. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Avignon — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Avignon?
Avignon in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Avignon?
- August in Avignon: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Avignon on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Avignon in August?
- In August, Avignon averages a daily high of 32.3°C and a low of 17.9°C, with about 49.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Avignon in August?
- Avignon has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in August.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — August
Within 300 km: Cannes' Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique around 4 Jul – 24 Aug, and Monaco's Fireworks competition around 10 Jul – 20 Aug.